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Twitch gives traditional sporting streams their own category

4KEngadget / 7h
Twitch is putting a spotlight on its traditional sports streamers to help fans stay connected with their favorite teams and athletes even if they can’t attend live events yet. The Amazon subsidiary is relaunching the official /Twitchsports channel and making “sports” a standalone category. /Twitchsports will showcase content from leagues like the NBA , the UFC and the NHL, as well as from profess

Best fitness tracker 2020: the best activity bands you can buy today

2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The best fitness trackers available right now, ranked and rated to help you meet your 2020 fitness goals.

Wow: Delta Has Already Banned 100 Anti-Maskers

1KOne Mile at a Time / 2h
While all major US airlines now have rules requiring passengers to wear face coverings, Delta is winning by a long shot when it comes to making its policy crystal clear. The airline has seemingly also been doing more enforcing than other airlines. Delta has banned over 100 anti-maskers Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian appeared on the Today Show to outline what the travel experience is like nowadays


Here’s how to lock Facebook Messenger on your phone

Facebook Messenger
SlashGear / 5min
Facebook today announced a number of new security features for Messenger, and chief among them is a new App Lock feature. This, essentially, will keep your messages private even if someone else gains access to your phone, whether they’re simply borrowing it or they’re being a little more intrusive. In addition, Facebook is rolling out new settings that give you … Continue reading

Uber's Junked JUMP Bikes Are Getting A Second Chance

Gizmodo / 8min
When Uber sold off its e-transportation offshoot, Jump, earlier this year, the company was left with hundreds of employees that needed to be let go , and tens of thousands of electric bikes that, well, also needed to be let go... directly into the trash. Read more...

Heart health study offers a good reason to eat more chocolate

SlashGear / 8min
If eating chocolate leaves you feeling guilty, a new study offers reassurance. According to research from the European Society of Cardiology, regularly eating this polyphenol-rich food may noticeably reduce your risk of developing heart disease later in life. Beneficial compounds in chocolate help keep the coronary arteries healthy, the new study reveals, building upon past research on the food.

Rosamund Pike on playing Marie Curie in 'Radioactive'

Mashable / 11min
Rosamund Pike reflects on how she prepared for the role of Marie Curie in Marjane Satrapi's new film, "Radioactive." Read more... More about Amazon , Science , Mashable Video , Radiation , and Marie Curie

How to Know if Your 401(k) Fees Are Too High

Lifehacker / 14min
While downturns in the stock market often get the most attention from those worried about their retirement funds, something else may also be doing damage to your savings: 401(k) fees. Although retirement plans must be transparent about the fees they charge by law, most who contribute to them through their employers… Read more...

Best Mechanical Keyboards: the top mechanical keyboards for gaming in 2019

55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
When it comes to keyboards, getting one of the best mechanical keyboards is the way to go if you want great comfort, unparalleled performance and durability in your typing device.

Want a boxy SUV that runs on batteries? Check out the Twisted NAS-E

Ars Technica / 20min
Everyone loves the Land Rover Defender, and what better way to appreciate one than by converting it to an EV? [credit: Twisted Automotive ] American automotive anglophilia appears to focus mainly on the Land Rover Defender these days. Used examples of these utilitarian imports command asking prices in dollars rival the similarly agricultural G-wagen but without the veneer of hip hop video stardom

YC-backed Glimpse helps Airbnb hosts make money through product placement

TechCrunch / 24min
Glimpse is giving Airbnb hosts a way to make extra money while also supplying their accommodations with new products. The startup was founded by CEO Akash Raju, COO Anuj Mehta and CPO Kushal Negi, who all recently graduated from Purdue University. It’s part of the current batch of startups at accelerator Y Combinator — where, coincidentally or not, Airbnb is the most famous alum. Raju said that h

Apple will provide 'hacker-friendly' phones to security researchers

38Engadget / 35min
Apple has claimed for years that its devices are more secure than the competition, but it was often through restricting access to its software. Now, however, the company is ready to take a different tack. It will begin loaning out special “Security Research Device” (SRD) iPhones to security researchers so that they can truly suss out the device’s security vulnerabilities. The SRD phones are meant

AT&T claims a phone made in 2019 will stop working, urges users to upgrade

AT&T Customers Phones
Ars Technica / 35min
Enlarge / A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez ) AT&T is sending emails to customers warning them that their phones will stop working soon and that they should buy a new phone to continue getting data and voice service. But the email is misleading because these older phones will continue wo

Netflix’s German sci-fi thriller Biohackers just might be the new Dark

Ars Technica / 36min
New Netflix series Biohackers explores the high-tech world of biohacking and genetic manipulation. With movies on seemingly indefinite hiatus—pour one out for the oft-delayed Tenet —until we collectively get our act together, streaming platforms are picking up the slack, pumping out original films and new series to keep us entertained while we're all social distancing. Netflix just dropped the tr

Dragon Age 4 news, rumors and trailers

400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 39min
The Dread Wolf rises in the next instalment of the Dragon Age franchise: Dragon Age 4.

Go SPAC yourself

TechCrunch / 44min
Hello everyone, it’s a busy week with TechCrunch Early Stage underway and a slew of tech earnings to parse through. But that didn’t stop the Equity crew from sitting down to chat about the recent wave of SPAC commentary Danny and I wanted to talk about what a SPAC is — the acronym stands for special purpose acquisition company — and why everyone seems to be chatting them up. Why do you care? Here

People Are Searching For International Trips Again. Say What?

View from the Wing / 45min
Kayak.com publishes daily data on consumer flight searches and this has been a reliable early indicator of future load factors, though of course people do book tickets and cancel more often now given the uncertainty in the world and greater flexible change policies that airlines have offered. Something strange happened yesterday. On July 21 people searched for international travel 15% more than l

ROG Phone 3 goes all-out on high-end mobile gaming fun

SlashGear / 46min
The ASUS Republic of Gamers crew revealed the ROG Phone 3 this morning with a giant collection of accessories and peripherals for gaming. This device has a new range of modular accessories like the ROG TwinView 3 Dock, ROG Lighting Armor Case, ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad, and the ROG Clip. This phone also rolls with a ROG Strix XG16 portable … Continue reading

Did AT&T freak you out with an email about your phone? Don't worry ... yet.

AT&T Customers Phones
Mashable / 47min
AT&T just sent out an email to some customers that scared the crap out of them. But what they were actually trying to convey is not as bad as it seems. My family's cellphone plan includes my father, who uses an archaic iPhone 3GS. (It's from 2009.) So, on Tuesday, when the the telecommunications company emailed him and other users with older phones announcing, "UPDATE NEEDED," in huge font, it wa

Build an 'Oh, Shit' Block Into Your Schedule

Lifehacker / 49min
If you’re working from home with kids during These Times, you’ve probably already read 379 articles with tips for how to continue doing so while also staying sane. They tell us to lower our expectations. To take advantage of early mornings or late nights. To ask for help, to practice self care. To exercise and… Read more...

Microsoft will finally retire aging TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocols

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The deprecation of TSL 1.0 and 1.1 is scheduled for later this year after being put on hold due to the pandemic.

The Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker Is Down to $22

84Lifehacker / 1h
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker | $22 | Amazon | Promo code SPKA3102 + Coupon Read more...

SpaceX to Attempt First Full-Scale Starship Test Flight This Week

300+Futurism / 1h
First Flight A full-scale SpaceX Starship prototype is about to finally make its first-ever attempt at getting off the ground. When asked on an update on the company’s SN5 Starship prototype, the fifth of its kind, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded yesterday that it “will attempt to fly later this week.” The massive SN5 prototype is expected to “hop” to just 150 meters (492 feet) according to road c

NASA Is Using a Robot to Search for Leaks Outside the Space Station

83Futurism / 1h
Automated Spacewalks NASA and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) scientists were just able to automate one of the dangerous jobs on the International Space Station, sending a robot out on spacewalks so humans don’t need to put themselves at risk . Dextre, a CSA robot that looks like a multi-armed tower sticking to the side of the space station, recently checked the outside of the ISS for signs of leaks

My Glitchy, Glorious Day at a Conference for Virtual Beings

Wired / 1h
Spectators spent much of the time debating who was real and who was fake.

Why vending machines may be the future of in-flight snacking

The Points Guy / 1h
Is it time for in-flight vending machines? The coronavirus pandemic has led to major changes across the airline industry. One of the most noticeable has been airline adjustments to in-flight services to minimize onboard food and beverage service. This was done both to limit customer and flight attendant interactions and as a cost-saving measure. Installing vending machines on airplanes would addr

How to Organize a Fundraiser on Instagram

Facebook Instagram US
Lifehacker / 1h
Social media is a great tool for raising money for charitable causes—or even just to get you through an unforeseen emergency. In a very on-brand move for 2020, Instagram now lets users set up personal fundraisers for smaller causes like helping sick family members or aiding local business in keeping their doors open… Read more...

Microsoft's Doing the Monopoly Thing Again, Slack Says

Slack Microsoft EU
Gizmodo / 1h
Workplace messaging software company Slack is accusing Microsoft of monopoly behavior in an antitrust complaint filed today to European Union regulators. Unsurprisingly, the accusations hinge on the same practice that helped make Microsoft rich in the first place. Read more...

Comic-Con 2020: io9 Shows Off Their Con Floors

100+Gizmodo / 1h
San Diego Comic-Con has begun, but it’s looking a little different this year. Thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, all the panels, cosplay competitions, and merchandise areas have moved online . Normally, this would be the time we’d take you onto the show floor during preview night but instead, we’re giving you an… Read more...

Ubisoft says it won't raise next-gen game prices this year

Ubisoft Assassin Kassandra
31Engadget / 1h
Ubisoft confirmed in its latest earnings call that it won’t raise prices on next-gen games this fall. As such, the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion will cost $60 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X — the same as the price on current-gen platforms. Take-Two, on the other hand, has priced the base PS5 and XSX versions of NBA 2K21 at $70. However, Ubisoft hasn’t ruled out a p

Sony’s budget ANC headphones are on sale for only $128

Engadget / 1h
Noise-cancelling headphones can be super expensive, but a solid pair from Sony are deeply discounted right now. Sony’s WH-CH710N wireless noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for $128 at Best Buy and Amazon — that’s $70 off their normal price and the lowest we’ve seen them. Best Buy even includes a free three-month trial to Tidal when you buy the cans. Buy Sony WH-CH710N headphones at Best Buy

WhatsApp to pilot projects to deliver credit, insurance and pension to users in India; wants to help expand UPI to more markets

Facebook WhatsApp India
TechCrunch / 1h
WhatsApp plans to offer credit, insurance and pension products to lower income individuals and those in rural areas in India and help digitize local small and medium-sized businesses as the Facebook -service looks to make a digital payments push in its biggest market by users. The instant messaging app maker has been working with banks — including ICICI, Kotak Mahindra, and HDFC– in India for the

How to See Comet Neowise Before It’s Gone

45Wired / 1h
The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Thursday before it fades into black. Here's how you can catch a glimpse.

How to Lock Your Facebook Messenger Chats Using Face ID

Facebook Messenger
Lifehacker / 1h
If you’ve ever been hesitant to hand your phone to a friend for fear they’ll read your DMs, you can now at least lock your Facebook Messenger chats behind a separate Face (or Touch) ID on your iPhone or iPad. Read more...

Join Me For Instagram Live Today At 4pm Eastern

View from the Wing / 1h
I’ll be talking miles and points live today on Spencer Howard’s Instagram Live today at 4 p.m. Eastern. Spencer writes Straight to the Points and sends out a free award availability alerts newsletter. Continue reading ...

Google Password Manager: What is it and how to use it

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google Password Manager is one of the most secure and simple ways to keep track of your online passwords.

China Airlines may not have the same name in the future because of China

The Points Guy / 1h
China Airlines (CAL) may not have the same name in the near future. Taiwan’s parliament passed a proposal today to rename the “flag” carrier that its government partly owns. The reason? To avoid confusion with carriers from mainland China, specifically Air China – the mainland’s national carrier. Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel news Similarity in names has led some to mi

What's Coming to Netflix in August 2020

Avatar Korra Netflix
38Gizmodo / 1h
After a blockbuster July , August looks to be a little quieter on Netflix—unless you’re an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, in which case you are no doubt incredibly excited that all four seasons Books of The Legend of Korra , the sequel series to that anime-influenced Nickelodeon hit, is coming to the streamer on August… Read more...

Save $650 on This bObi Pet Robot Vacuum Today Only

Gizmodo / 1h
bObi Pet Robot Vacuum | $200 | Best Buy Read more...

Vodafone now offers Amazon Prime or YouTube Premium with select plans

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Vodafone has upgraded its entertainment offerings to include Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as options.

Oculus Quest Lite or 2 leaked in fancy new white

Oculus Quest 2 VR New
SlashGear / 1h
There’s a new Oculus headset in the mix this week, leaked via social media with a single bright, high definition image. This piece of hardware looks a lot like the last couple of Oculus VR headsets, this time coming with a self-contained VR sensor system (likely built on Android) with a pair of Oculus controllers and a white color scheme. … Continue reading

Mobalytics raises $11M and adds eye tracking metrics to its automated gaming coach

Mobalytics $11.25M
TechCrunch / 1h
Back in 2016, Mobalytics wowed the judges at Disrupt SF with its data-based coach for the exploding competitive gaming world , winning the Startup Battlefield . The company is building on the success of the past few years with a new funding round and a compelling new collaboration with Tobii that uses eye-tracking to provide powerful insights into gamers’ skills. Mobalytics began with the idea th

Fable 4 on Xbox Series X: rumors, likely release date and what we know

1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Hoping for another Fable game? This is everything we know so far about the highly-anticipated Fable 4.

Incredible Image Shows a Pair of Exoplanets Around a Sun-Like Star

Gizmodo / 2h
This first-of-its-kind image reveals a star system just 300 light-years from Earth. It was captured by the Very Large Telescope (VLT), which is managed by the European Southern Observatory and located in the Atacama desert of Chile. This is considered the first direct image of multiple exoplanets in orbit around a… Read more...

Why Japan is emerging as NASA’s most important space partner

Japan NASA Android
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The first time the US went to the moon, it put down an estimated $283 billion to do it alone. That’s not the case with Artemis, the new NASA program to send humans back. Although it’s a US-led initiative, Artemis is meant to be a much more collaborative effort than Apollo. Japan is quickly emerging as one of the most important partners for this program—perhaps the most important. Although NASA ha

Alexa will soon be able to launch and control iOS and Android apps

SONIC Amazon Alexa Apps
21Engadget / 2h
In the near future, you’ll be able to launch and navigate Android and iOS apps using Alexa voice commands. Today, Amazon released a bunch of new developer tools . The most interesting might be Alexa for Apps , which allows developers to add Alexa functions to their Android and iOS apps. Amazon has tested the tool with companies like TikTok, Uber, Yellow Pages and Sonic. So already, you can ask Al

Things are starting to get interesting at SpaceX’s Starship factory in Texas

42Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / SpaceX has rapidly grown its Starship production facilities over the last six months. Here's a view from the east side in late February. (credit: Eric Berger) A little less than two months have passed since SpaceX unexpectedly destroyed its latest Starship prototype in South Texas. Shortly after a static-fire test of this vehicle in late May, dubbed Serial Number 4 or SN4, an issue with

Check Out This Amazing Design for an Underwater “Space Station”

300+Futurism / 2h
Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, wants to build the equivalent of the International Space Station (ISS) — but on the ocean floor deep below the surface, as CNN reports . All images: Courtesy Proteus/Yves Béhar/Fuseproject With the help of industrial designer Yves Béhar, Cosuteau unveiled his bold ambition: a 4,000 square foot lab called Proteus that coul

Feeling Like a Freak on a Leash

Gizmodo / 2h
I never planned to be the weirdo walking her cat around on leash during a global pandemic. But stuck inside for months, there’s nowhere for the difficult truths in your life (cat-related or otherwise) to hide. Read more...

The Womanizer Liberty Vibrator Is Only $99 at Bellesa Boutique

Gizmodo / 2h
Womanizer Liberty Vibrator | $99 | Bellesa Boutique Read more...

Health Care Comes to Us

NYT > Technology / 2h
Technology doesn’t have to cure the coronavirus to be an enabler for good.

Apple digs in heels over its App Store commission structure with release of new study

Apple 30% App Store
TechCrunch / 2h
Apple today is again taking to the press to fight back against claims of anti-competitive practices on its App Store. Last month, the company detailed the results of a commissioned study that showed how Apple wasn’t receiving a cut of revenue on the majority of App Store transactions — $519 billion in commerce. This time, Apple is touting the results of a new study that is meant to demonstrate ho

Dell XPS 17 review (2020): So. Much. Screen.

Engadget / 2h
It’s crazy how much laptops have evolved since Dell’s last XPS 17 a decade ago. They’re thinner and lighter, of course, but they can now offer the versatility and performance you’d expect from a desktop. So what better time for Dell to go big again. The new XPS 17 delivers everything we loved about the XPS 13 and 15 , while adding a towering screen that shows just how much Dell has perfected its

PlayStation VR 2: all the latest PSVR 2 rumors

500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
PlayStation VR 2 plans are likely tied to the PlayStation 5 release date, so what exactly can we expect?

Apple digs in over its App Store fees

Apple 30% App Store
BBC News - Technology / 2h
Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline.

Halo Infinite box art revealed ahead of Xbox Series X game showcase

Halo Infinite Xbox
SlashGear / 2h
Tomorrow is a big day for the Xbox Series X, as Microsoft is planning to reveal a slate of first-party games in development for the next-generation console. One of the games that we know will be on display tomorrow is Halo Infinite, which is releasing later this year on Xbox One and as a launch title for Xbox Series X. … Continue reading

Sony ZV-1 review: A powerful, portable vlogging camera

Engadget / 2h
With the launch of the ZV-1 , Sony decided that vlogging is big enough to warrant a camera specifically for it. You can shoot photos with it, of course, but it’s not designed for that at all. Rather every feature is made for folks who mostly shoot video of... themselves. It’s relatively small and light, so you can carry it around for days. There’s a flip-around screen, high-quality built-in micro

Delta has banned more than 100 passengers for not wearing a mask

The Points Guy / 2h
If you plan to fly during the global pandemic, you better pack your mask. Every major U.S. airline now has a face-covering requirement . And some global hotel chains like Marriott and Hyatt are joining the bandwagon as well. But just because you have to wear a mask doesn’t mean that everyone will comply with the rule. Plus, some will — and have — certainly claimed exceptions to the mask-wearing p

Apple Glasses Rumors Have Me Stressed About AR's Biggest Unsolved Problems

Gizmodo / 2h
The hype behind Apple’s rumored augmented reality headset and glasses just won’t die. Every few weeks, almost like clockwork, some sort of Apple AR rumor or news makes its way through the tech blogosphere, even as other smart glasses and AR companies are capsizing left and right . This has always irked me, but it… Read more...

How to Take Part in a Ridley Scott-Produced Documentary

Lifehacker / 2h
Have you ever thought you would be the ideal subject for a documentary? Would the rest of the world benefit from getting a glimpse into your everyday life? Probably not (unless you’re a narcissist... are you a narcissist?), but if being involved in a Ridley Scott-produced documentary appeals to you, now’s your chance.… Read more...

Apple starts giving ‘hacker-friendly’ iPhones to top bug hunters

27TechCrunch / 2h
For the past decade Apple has tried to make the iPhone one of the most secure devices on the market. By locking down its software, Apple keeps its two billion iPhone owners safe. But security researchers say that makes it impossible to look under the hood to figure out what happened when things go wrong. Once the company that claimed its computers don’t get viruses , Apple has in recent years beg

New 23andMe Study Reveals the Genetic Legacy of Slavery in the Americas

Gizmodo / 2h
New research looks to provide a fuller retelling of the tragic, brutal past that was the transatlantic slave trade. Based on genetic analysis of over 50,000 people, the study reaffirms other historical evidence of how different groups of people in Africa were forcibly taken from their homes, as well as how those… Read more...

New Blood Test Appears to Detect Cancer Years Before Symptoms

100+Futurism / 2h
A team of Chinese researchers claim their new blood test can detect cancer in 95 percent of subjects, The Guardian reports — years before they showed any conventional symptoms. As detailed in a paper about the research published in the journal Nature Communications this week, the researchers’ test was able to detect traces of five types of cancer “through a DNA methylation-based blood test up to

Don't have the cash for an RTX 3080? GeForce Now will support Nvidia Ampere

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Nvidia has confirmed that it's next-gen GPU architecture will be coming to its cloud streaming service

Model reveals why slicing a tomato works better than dicing

Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Flickr user Normanack ) If you're anything like me, you have a set of kitchen knives so dull that you could swap the handle and the blade with no noticeable effect on your fingers. And yet these knives will still cut—you just have to saw away at that soft tomato with less downward pressure. Surprisingly, although physicists had a general idea of why sawing with a knife helps cut

Ancient Ice Loss in Antarctica’s Most Stable Region Paints a Bleak Picture of What Could Come

Gizmodo / 2h
A new paper suggests that the East Antarctic ice sheet may not be as stable as we thought. Looking at ancient melting, the study finds evidence that this piece of the Antarctic experienced melting 400,000 years ago when the world was 1.8 to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (1 to 2 degrees Celsius) warmer. Enough ice melted… Read more...

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: the flagship Apple phones compared

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple has three high-end handsets, but how do the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max compare?

The best Lenovo laptops 2020

Lenovo Legion Phone
87TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Laptops that are flexible in more ways than one - whether you're working or playing.

Netflix's 'Immigration Nation' trailer takes us inside the effects of ICE

Mashable / 2h
"I think the American Dream sometimes becomes nightmare." These words — spoken in Spanish, by an immigrant entangled with ICE, encapsulate the United States' ongoing humanitarian migrant crisis, the focus of Netflix's upcoming Immigration Nation . Filmmakers Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau helm the six-part docuseries, which follows activists, lawmakers, attorneys, immigrants, and even ICE ag

American Airlines’ planned Terminal F at DFW put on hold because of COVID

The Points Guy / 2h
American Airlines’ planned new Terminal F at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has been put on hold, the latest aviation-related setback tied to the coronavirus pandemic. The airport has postponed the planned 24-gate facility “indefinitely” because of a drop in flyer numbers, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) chief financial officer Christopher Poinsatte said in a bond investor presentation released

Flavor Your Mayo With Sad, Wilted Herbs

Lifehacker / 2h
One of my hobbies is buying too many herbs and then watching watching them wilt, dehydrate or mush out in the fridge, depending on how I’ve (incorrectly) stored them. Would placing my cilantro in a jar of water extend its life? Yes. Am I going to do that? You know I am not. (There simply isn’t a ton of room for tall… Read more...

The Root Institute Is Coming This August and Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Tarana Burke and Ayanna Pressley Will Be There

400+Gizmodo / 2h
Black people make things happen. Read more...

Herman Miller Now Sells Gaming Furniture, In Case You’ve Got an Extra $3,000 Laying Around

Logitech Herman Miller
Gizmodo / 2h
If you’ve ever shopped for office furniture, you’ve undoubtedly drooled over Herman Miller’s fancy chairs, and then turned away in disappointment at their Dyson-like pricing. Still a staple of well-funded startups, the furniture maker now assumes that gamers who’ve already spent thousands on a spec’d-out PC are happy… Read more...

Twitch's Category for "Real" Sports Might Get Your Kids Into Basketball

How-To Geek / 2h
Twitch is already the king of livestreaming and esports, and it may be your next destination for live traditional sports. Twitch’s new category for traditional sports includes streams from European football teams, along with live games from the NBA, NHL, RFL, UFC, and NWSL. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Kudo raises $6M for its real-time translation and video conference platform

TechCrunch / 2h
SaaS is hot in 2020 . Tooling that helps facilitate remote work is hot in 2020. And we all know that anything related to video chatting in particular is on fire this year . In the midst of all three trends is Kudo , which just raised $6 million in a round led by Felicis . But Kudo’s video chatting and conferencing tool with built-in support for translators and multiple audio streams wasn’t initia

Less than two weeks left to save big on Disrupt 2020 passes

TechCrunch / 2h
Ready to do everything in your power to keep your startup on track for success — and keep more of your hard-earned currency in your wallet? Listen up. Early-bird pricing on passes to Disrupt 2020 ends in less than two weeks. Buy your pass before the bird expires on July 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, and you’ll save up to $300. Disrupt 2020 will occur on September 14-18 — five full days of exploration, ex

Brussels Airport Will Get US Pre-Clearance Facility

200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Brussels Airport is expected to get a US Pre-Clearance facility, which would make it the third European airport to get one, after Dublin and Shannon. Brussels Airport getting US Pre-Clearance The Brussels Times reports that Brussels’ Finance Minister, Alexander De Croo, has revealed that Brussels Airport will be getting a US Pre-Clearance facility. While the exact timeline hasn’t yet been reveale

Scientists Made Wine and Cheese Using an Annoying Weed

62Futurism / 2h
Floral Undertones Russian scientists may have found the best possible use for an invasive weed species in the area: using it to make wine and cheese. It turns out that leaf extract from the flower Bidens pilosa , also known as “ hairy beggarticks ,” is pretty effective at breaking down proteins, according to research published earlier this year in the International Journal of Scientific & Technol

Reflect wants to help you automate web testing without writing code

TechCrunch / 3h
Reflect , a member of the Y Combinator Summer 2020 class, is building a tool to automate website and web application testing, making it faster to get your site up and running without waiting for engineers to write testing code, or for human testers to run the site through its paces. Company CEO and co-founder Fitz Nowlan says his startup’s goal is to allow companies to have the ease of use and co

Tim Bray is Not Done With Amazon

23NYT > Technology / 3h
Tim Bray was a celebrated engineer at Amazon. Now, he is its highest-profile defector.

Razor just revealed 3x new affordable electric scooters

SlashGear / 3h
Today we’re taking a look at a set of three new electric scooters made by Razor. They’ve got new models called EcoSmart SUP, E300 HD, and C25. So technically there are four new scooters, but two of them have the same base name, so to speak. This collection of devices are all “attractively priced under $500” according to Razor – … Continue reading

The Anker PowerWave II Charging Pad Is Only $21

Lifehacker / 3h
Anker PowerWave II Charging Pad | $21 | Amazon | Promo code ANKERB19 Read more...

'Yakuza: Like A Dragon' will be released this November

Yakuza Dragon November
20Engadget / 3h
Sega has revealed it’ll release Yakuza: Like A Dragon, the next entry in the long-running franchise, in the West this November. According to a Microsoft Store pre-order page , it’ll be out on November 12th. Yakuza: Like A Dragon is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on day one, and it’ll be an Xbox Series X launch title whenever that console comes out. Sega confirmed a PlayStation 5 version

Future iPhone tipped to get a periscope telephoto lens

Apple 2022 Kuo iPhone
SlashGear / 3h
At this point, we’ve heard a lot of rumors about 2020’s iPhones, along with a few about 2021’s batch. Today, however, we’re looking even further into the future with an analyst prediction about 2022’s iPhones. More specifically, a noted Apple analyst is making some big predictions about the rear-facing cameras on the back of 2022’s devices. As reported by MacRumors, … Continue reading

Asus ROG Phone 3 vs ROG Phone 2: what’s new in the latest gaming flagship?

Asus ROG 3 Snapdragon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The ROG Phone 3 is now official as Asus’s new gaming flagship. Here’s how it has changed over its predecessor.

Here's the cheapest 3:2 laptop with better than Full HD resolution & advanced GPU

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Chuwi has a compact inexpensive laptop that is equipped with a 3:2 IPS display, an Intel Core CPU, and a 256 GB SSD that costs less than $500.

These exclusive iPhone 11 and XR deals offer 100GB of data at market-leading prices

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Thanks to these exclusive iPhone 11 deals and iPhone XR deals, you can currently get 100GB of data at a low price.

Cathay Pacific defers A350 and A321neo deliveries, plans to defer Boeing 777-9s

The Points Guy / 3h
Cathay Pacific reached a deal with Airbus on Wednesday to delay the delivery of its order of A350s and A321neos. The airline is also in talks with Boeing to defer the delivery of its 777-9 order in order to preserve cash. Reuters reports the Airbus deferrals are for orders of a total of 65 aircraft as per an investor presentation that the airline made in November 2019. The order of 12 A350s, orig

Rent a Celebrity Tour Bus for Your Road Trip

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If you’re one of the many people considering taking a road trip this summer or fall, you may have looked into renting an RV. The problem is, so has everyone else. In mid-July, RVshare (a peer-to-peer RV rental company), reported that their RV bookings increased by 1600% since early April, compared to the same period… Read more...

What's Coming to Netflix in August 2020

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35Lifehacker / 3h
After a blockbuster July , August looks to be a little quieter on Netflix—unless you’re an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, in which case you are no doubt incredibly excited that all four seasons Books of The Legend of Korra , the sequel series to that anime-influenced Nickelodeon hit, is coming to the streamer on August… Read more...

Astronomers Release Largest Map of the Universe in History

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New Matrix After two decades of work, a giant team of astronomers unveiled their pièce de résistance: the most comprehensive map of the universe ever assembled. The map spans back over 12 billion years into the history of the universe, CNET reports . To build it, astronomers relied on data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) and analyzed more than 4 million galaxies and quasars. And in doing

Diaspora Ventures explains how AngelList’s rolling venture funds work

TechCrunch / 3h
A few days ago, Ilan Abehassera and Carlos Diaz announced Diaspora Ventures , their new VC fund. The duo plan to invest in French founders who have a global mindset: They might be based in France and willing to relocate to the U.S., in the U.S. already or they might be starting a remote company from day one. According to Diaz and Abehassera, French engineers and product designers have the right m

Amazon launches new Alexa developer tools

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Amazon today announced a slew of new features for developers who want to write Alexa skills. In total, the team released 31 new features at its Alexa Live event. Unsurprisingly, some of these are relatively minor but a few significantly change the Alexa experience for the over 700,000 developers who have built skills for the platform so far. “This year, given all our momentum, we really wanted to

American Airlines Expanded Early, But At The Last Minute Is Scaling Back August Flights

View from the Wing / 3h
American Airlines has been one of the most aggressive in restoring its schedule. As Senior Vice President Vasu Raja has explained, with the federal government picking up payroll costs through September, at $35 oil their break-even load factor is 25% . So they added a bunch of flights to the schedule, restoring 55% of 2019's capacity. A month and a half ago I said to expect that travel wouldn't re

Samsung's New Galaxy Z Flip 5G Will Cost $1,449.99

How-To Geek / 3h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone is an interesting beast. It’s a full-sized smartphone. But it’s also a clamshell-like flip phone. It’s big, and it’s pocketable. But it didn’t have 5G support, until now. Samsung will release the Galaxy Flip 5G on August 7th for $1,449.99. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Clever Hackers Are Making ATMs Spit Out All Their Money

200+Futurism / 3h
Make It Rain A major ATM sales and services company is warning that thieves have found a new way of “jackpotting” ATM machines — causing them to spit out massive wads of cash, Ars Technica reports . Jackpotting involves attaching rogue devices called “black boxes” to open up programming interfaces inside the ATM machine’s software and issue commands, forcing it to, proverbially, make it rain . Ac

Asus ROG Phone 3 launched; priced at India in Rs 49,999

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The Asus ROG Phone 3 is now official in India with a 144Hz display and a Snapdragon 865 Plus.

The Films of Christopher Nolan, Ranked

35Gizmodo / 3h
These days, if you’re talking about movies, you’re probably talking about Christopher Nolan. Oh sure, some really good movies have premiered on streaming during the pandemic, but all eyes have been on the latest blockbuster from Nolan , Tenet , which many expect to usher in a return to movie theaters post-covid-19. Read more...

Save On Silvercar Rentals With Amex Offers

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For those of you not familiar with Amex Offers , it’s a program available through most American Express cards , where different cards are eligible for different savings and bonus offers. In many cases the offers can be huge, and more than offset the annual fee on a card. To view Amex Offers, go to the bottom of the account summary page of any American Express card, where you’ll see all the offers

'The Office' crew talks 'Lazy Scranton,' deleted scenes, and 'SNL' bits

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Mashable / 3h
I'd say Saturday Night Live walked so Michael Scott could run, but in reality, Michael Scott's comedy bits were more like crawling than running. On the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast , former co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey talked with two special guests about Season 3, Episode 8, "The Merger." In this episode, Dunder Mifflin's Stamford and Scranton branches finally merge, w

Hellblade 2: everything we know about the Xbox Series X game

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Everything we know so far about Hellblade 2, the Senua's Sacrifice sequel coming to Xbox Series X and PC.

The Root Institute Is Coming This August and Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Tarana Burke and Ayanna Pressley Will Be There

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Black people make things happen. Read more...

ASUS ROG Phone 3 preview: An upgraded gaming phone that feels familiar

Engadget / 3h
COVID-19 may have canceled Computex this year, but there’s no stopping ASUS from delivering its annual upgrade to mobile gamers. Following the accessory-laden ROG Phone II , today the Taiwanese giant finally unveiled its first 5G phone, the ROG Phone 3, which is also one of the first devices to carry Qualcomm’s faster Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, offering a 10 percent boost in both CPU and GPU

The Asus ROG Phone 3 Is a Delightful Affront to Phone Design

Asus ROG Phone 3 RAM
Gizmodo / 3h
A lot of gaming phones fail to differentiate themselves from standard smartphone fare. But that’s not a problem for Asus’ new ROG Phone 3, which has massive specs, in your face RGB lighting, and possibly the most responsive performance I’ve ever experienced in a phone. Read more...

The Anker PowerWave II Charging Pad Is Only $21

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Anker PowerWave II Charging Pad | $21 | Amazon | Promo code ANKERB19 Read more...

Asus ROG 3 is ready for 5G gaming as the first phone with a Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

ASUS ROG Phone 3 144Hz
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The Asus ROG 3 is a top-tier gaming phone and the first phone to sport the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, making it plenty unique in 2020.

I played 'PUBG' and 'Call of Duty' on the beefy new 5G ROG 3 and they looked great

ASUS ROG Phone 3 144Hz
Mashable / 3h
Gaming is an excessive and exacting hobby, and few things epitomize that more than the ASUS ROG 3. This is a smartphone for gamers, but not just any gamers. Plenty of folks idly tap away at their favorite mobile games whenever they have a free moment to do so without ever thinking about resolution and frame rates. The newest gaming phone from ASUS is not for those people. If you're the type of pe

Why Your Workplace Disability Insurance May Not Be Enough

Lifehacker / 3h
When you signed up for your employee benefits, you may have glossed over the section on disability insurance. If you’re healthy, it’s tough to imagine ever being unable to work—even for a short amount of time. But disabilities can happen, and your workplace coverage may not be enough. Read more...

Dexterity exits stealth with $56.2M raised for its collaborative warehouse robots

TechCrunch / 3h
Dexterity emerged from stealth this week to announce its full-stack solution aimed at creating collaborative robotics systems. The hardware-software system is designed for a variety of different tasks, including bin picking and box packing, targeted at warehouse fulfillment and logistics needs. Image Credits: Dexterity The Bay Area-based startup has already built up significant support from the i

Camera Deal: DJI's Osmo Action Is $100 Off Right Now

Wired / 3h
The company's compact action camera is a worthy GoPro competitor, especially at this discounted price.

US Navy’s next warship will have an Italian accent

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Video transcript still processing but will be available soon. (video link) The search for a replacement for the US Navy's "little crappy ship" is over. On April 30, the US Navy announced that Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the US shipyard subsidiary of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, had beaten out the rest of the field to take on the FFG(X) frigate program, the shipbuilding effort that will repl

Back to school sale at Best Buy: Jabra's 65t Elite earbuds are $20 with Chromebook purchase

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Get the Jabra 65t Elite earbuds for just $20 when you buy a select Chromebook at Best Buy's back to school sale.

Motorola Edge for USA undercuts “Plus” by $500

Motorola Edge TME US
SlashGear / 3h
The North American release of the unlocked Motorola Edge was revealed this week for $500 less than its predecessor. The Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ both have the same display panel – the most impressive part of the phone. It’s just the cameras and the processor that you’re going to have to look at when deciding whether you’d like to … Continue reading

How to Set Mozilla Firefox as the Default Browser on Mac

How-To Geek / 3h
If you bought a new Mac, or if you’re wanting to switch to Firefox from a different browser like Safari or Chrome, you can easily set it as the default. Here’s how to set Mozilla Firefox as the default browser on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Use AWS's IAM Policy Simulator and Access Analyzer to Test IAM Roles

How-To Geek / 3h
These two tools built in to the IAM Management Console are very useful when conducting security reviews, allowing you to test your IAM policies, user specific access, and cross account access, and even sending you warnings issues are detected. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Google Wants to Help You Buy a Home or Refinance Your Loan

How-To Geek / 3h
Buying a home is a confusing, stressful process. To make it a bit easier, Google and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) teamed up to craft a mortgage guide for homeowners. Googling “mortgage” now brings up a panel full of information, including a mortgage guide, calculator, and information on mortgage relief. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Logitech Goes Co-Op With Herman Miller for Expensive Gaming Chairs and More

Logitech Herman Miller
How-To Geek / 3h
Gamers as a sub-species of tech nerd love to spend money on extras for their hardware. (That’s not a judgement, by the way—I’m typing this on a $300 keyboard.) Logitech is teaming up with famed office furniture vendor Herman Miller to try and break into an ultra-premium gaming hardware space, starting with the latter’s famous office chairs. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Stay on track during your next road trip with a Garmin GPS

Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Enjoy hands-free navigation with a Garmin GPS for as low as $99.99 as of July 22. Everyone has cabin fever these days. Since our travel options are limited, a quick road trip may give you the fix you need. And, believe it or not, there's something to see in every state . Driving just a few hours away from your hometown can be just as fun as hopping on a plane overseas. So, get packing and

Air Canada Aeroplan’s “Big Summer Miles Offers”

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Air Canada Aeroplan has launched yet another promotion , which is valid whether you’re booking a paid or award flight. With this, you can get up to 40% of miles back on award tickets, or up to 150% bonus miles on paid tickets. Get up to 40% of miles back on awards Air Canada Aeroplan is offering discounts on awards tickets, as follows: Receive 30% of miles back for economy awards Receive 35% of m

A 23-Year-Old Filed A World-First Climate Lawsuit in Australia

Gizmodo / 4h
Looks like Gen Z is at it again with the climate lawsuits, this time in Australia. Kathleen “Katta” O’Donnell, a 23-year-old college student in Melbourne, launched a world-first lawsuit against the Australian government on Tuesday, alleging that it has misled investors in sovereign bonds by failing to disclose… Read more...

Humans Reached North America 10,000 Years Earlier Than We Thought, New Research Suggests

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Archaeological discoveries in a Mexican cave suggest humans reached North America some 30,000 years ago, which is a whopping 10,000 to 15,000 years earlier than previous estimates. The new research means it’s all but certain that the first people to reach the continent did so by following a Pacific coastal route. Read more...

Messenger’s new privacy controls let you secure your chats via Face ID or Touch ID

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Facebook’s messaging app is adding new privacy controls, the company announced this morning. Initially, this will include today’s launch of App Lock for iOS, which allows users to lock access to their private chats by way of the device’s built-in security mechanisms, including Touch ID and Face ID. A second privacy feature, which involves new controls over your inbox and calls, will arrive soon.

Messenger tools can help you recover millions in lost revenue

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Baruch Labunski Contributor Baruch Labunski is an entrepreneur, internet marketing expert and author from Toronto. He currently serves as CEO of Rank Secure , a web design and internet marketing firm. We’ve all had annoyingly memorable experiences with websites — websites that invite you to subscribe to browser notifications or bombard you with pop-ups that ask for your email before you’ve even h

What you need to know before selling your company’s stock

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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 Is your net worth too closely tied to your company’s success? How to approach your IPO stock In a recent article , I covered all of the reasons you might be tempted

How Quickly Can Atoms Slip, Ghostlike, Through Barriers?

Wired / 4h
A new experiment on how rapidly atoms can tunnel through a barricade revives a physics debate about how time passes on the quantum scale.

At Magazzino, Social Distancing Devices Vibrate. So Does the Art.

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A Hudson Valley oasis of Italian art debuts eight up-and-coming artists — and new wearable safety tech — upon its reopening.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 is on sale starting at $800 right now

45Engadget / 4h
You can upgrade your laptop to one of Microsoft’s own for much less now that one of the company’s newest notebooks is discounted. The 13-inch Surface Laptop 3 is on sale starting at $800 at Best Buy and Microsoft’s own site . That’s the price for the base model and it’s only $50 more than the lowest we’ve seen it. Buy Surface Laptop 3 at Best Buy - $800 Buy Surface Laptop 3 (Core i7) at Amazon -

Best Hilton card strategies now for travel later

The Points Guy / 4h
With nonessential travel on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, now is the perfect time to plan your credit card strategy for the next year or so so you’re flush with points and miles when it’s safe to travel again. (Photo by John Lamparski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) There are plenty of limited-time bonus categories and statement credits to take advantage of now due to th

China's First Mars Rover Launch Could Make History

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If the nation's mission is successful, it will become only the second country to ever deploy a rover on the surface of the Red Planet.

Take These Free Digital Cooking Classes With Your Kids

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A couple of months into the pandemic, my 9-year-old son looked at me and said, “Maybe I’ll get into cooking.” He’s helped me bake since he was a preschooler but we’d never really cooked together because weeknights were always so rushed with school and work and activities. Not so much at the moment. Read more...

Elon Musk’s New Tunnel Render Makes No Sense

100+Futurism / 4h
Is Elon Musk taking us for a ride? Early this morning, the Boring Company and Tesla CEO shared a brand new render of his tunnel company’s latest project, an underground loop that transports visitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Coming soon pic.twitter.com/6nOgLix6b5 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 22, 2020 The Boring Company officially kicked off the project in November, becoming the company’

This Depth-Sensing, Laser Measuring, Touchscreen Drill Is the Smartphone of Power Tools

Gizmodo / 4h
Despite companies desperately trying to come up with reasons to add a screen to every appliance in your house, your fridge and toaster probably work just fine the way they are. And while a drill with a touchscreen also seems like complete overkill, the creators of the xDrill have at least come up with some genuinely… Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Anker Bluetooth Speaker, 1More ColorBuds, Shenmue III, NeoGeo Mini, Kyoku Nakiri Knife, Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Dash Air Fryer, and More

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An Anker Bluetooth speaker , a marked down pair of 1More ColorBuds , a rare discount on Shenmue III , a NeoGeo Mini International Edition console , a Kyoku Japanese Nakiri knife , a one-day sale on Ray-Ban sunglasses , and a Dash AirCrisp Pro air fryer lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Learn How To Draw From Artists Who Have Worked At Marvel And Dreamworks

Futurism / 4h
Art predates the written word and possibly even formal spoken language as one of the first forms of human expression. And as we learn more about art and creation, we’ve discovered that creating art is therapeutic when undergoing long-term cancer treatment and dealing with mental health concerns . Art is good for you, and it may even be good for your career; a 2017 survey of arts graduates found t

Wednesday's Best Deals: Anker Bluetooth Speaker, 1More ColorBuds, Shenmue III, NeoGeo Mini, Kyoku Nakiri Knife, Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Dash Air Fryer, and More

Gizmodo / 4h
An Anker Bluetooth speaker , a marked down pair of 1More ColorBuds , a rare discount on Shenmue III , a NeoGeo Mini International Edition console , a Kyoku Japanese Nakiri knife , a one-day sale on Ray-Ban sunglasses , and a Dash AirCrisp Pro air fryer lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

The Coolest San Diego Comic-Con Collectibles That Are Easy to Get Your Hands on This Year

55Gizmodo / 4h
Every year , San Diego Comic-Con gives us a bunch of cool toys that we desperately sigh about because we’ll never get our hands on them without paying hand over fist , either at the con or on the aftermarket. This year’s a bit different: there’s no actual physical con , but there are still exclusives—and they’re a bit … Read more...

Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams

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Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage.

Today Only: Park Hyatt Maldives Pool Villa $402+Tax Including Meals

View from the Wing / 4h
The Park Hyatt Maldives is discounting to $2495 for a 5 night stay for two people ($499/night) including tax which equates to a rate of $402 per night. You can add additional nights for $499 each, again tax-included, and this covers double occupancy. And the deal – for a pool villa, not a base villa – includes breakfast and dinner. I’ve stayed at the property five times. It’s one of my favorite p

Lots of Nintendo Switch games are discounted on Amazon, including first-party titles

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Read more... More about Mario , The Legend Of Zelda , Nintendo Switch , Mashable Shopping , and Entertainment

Largest-ever 3D map of the Universe revealed

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Amazon test Scout, the delivery robot

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Marriott Offering Free Night After Two Stays For New Members

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I’ve written in the past about how Marriott is one of the only major hotel groups to offer a lucrative bonus for new members who join their loyalty program and complete qualifying stays. This promotion has been around for quite a while, but Marriott keeps extending the expiration of the promotion, so I figure it’s worth providing updates on that. With the latest version of the promotion, new Marr

CDC finds lots of undetected coronavirus cases in the US

50Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / A nurse at the Miami Beach Convention Center Community Based Testing Site conducts a COVID-19 antibody test. The Florida Guard is providing support at the Miami Beach hybrid CBTS and Hard Rock Stadium CBTS to allow the state and local partners to conduct antibody testing for first responders at both facilities. (US Army photo by Sgt. Leia Tascarini) (credit: Army Sgt. Leia Tascarini ) I

Scientists accidentally create new species of fish

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

6 Ways to Get More Out of Microsoft Whiteboard

How-To Geek / 4h
If you’ve been using Microsoft Whiteboard, then you will know there’s more to the application than meets the eye. Here are some features, tips, and tricks to help convert you from a Microsoft Whiteboard novice to a Whiteboard master. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Create Lambda Functions Using SAM

How-To Geek / 4h
While Lambda has a web-based editor for updating your functions, it’s intended for beginners, and isn’t what you should use in practice. Creating functions with SAM templates allows you to move your Lambda functions onto your existing source control and CI/CD pipeline. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Spotify and Universal sign new licensing deal, will partner on development of marketing tools

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Spotify this morning announced a global, multi-year licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, which secures the label’s catalog for streaming rights but also signs it on to be an early adopter of Spotify’s future products and provide feedback to Spotify’s development team as those products are being built. Deal terms were not disclosed, but “multi-year” agreements like this would last at le

Logitech G and Herman Miller are making an entire line of gaming furniture

Logitech Herman Miller
SlashGear / 5h
Earlier this year, Logitech G announced that it was teaming up with Herman Miller to make a new gaming chair. Fast forward a few months later to today and we’re learning that it isn’t just a gaming chair they’re making together, but an entire lineup of gaming furniture. At the center of this line is the Embody Gaming Chair, which … Continue reading

Scientists Just Updated One of the Most Important Climate Metrics, and It's Bad

Gizmodo / 5h
We know the planet is getting hot. Just how hot it will get is one of the biggest questions of the 21st century, tying up the fate of humanity and the biosphere in one neat hand basket to hell. Read more...

Italy is launching an antitrust investigation into Amazon and Apple

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34Engadget / 5h
Amazon and Apple are facing more antitrust accusations. This time, Italy is investigating. Authorities want to know whether the two companies agreed to prevent retailers who are not part of Apple’s official program to sell Apple products and Beats headphones, Reuters reports. Officials launched the investigation this week and searched the Italian offices of both Amazon and Apple on Tuesday. In a

Find out if Residential Solar Power Is Worth It for Your Home With a Free Assessment

Futurism / 5h
For decades people have been dreaming about the day when homes would be powered by solar energy. Now, at long last, these dreams are starting to become a reality. However, going solar is still a very complex process, and it is not necessarily a smart investment for everyone . Luckily, if you’re interested in residential solar and you’re not sure where to start, companies like Understand Solar are

Jamf’s IPO underscores hot demand for tech shares

TechCrunch / 5h
After the bell yesterday, Apple-device management company Jamf announced its final IPO pricing. We’ve been tracking the Jamf IPO for some time , as it is yet another example of a technology company worth $1 billion or more going public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in March, we’d have guessed that today’s IPO market would be devoid of any public offerings, let alone a litany of successful fl

Slack has filed an antitrust complaint over Microsoft Teams in the EU

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73TechCrunch / 5h
Workplace instant messaging platform Slack has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in the European Union, accusing the tech giant of unfairly bundling its rival Teams product with its cloud-based productivity suite. A spokeswoman for the Commission’s competition division confirmed receipt of a complaint, telling us via email: “ We confirm that we received a complaint by Slack against M

New laws aim to extend fibre and 4G coverage to notspots

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Broadband and mobile operators to get new powers and access to data.

Bose 700 headphones drop to lowest price ever at Amazon

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The Bose 700 headphones have just dropped to their lowest price yet at Amazon, with the Arctic White model down to just $299.

Facebook introduces new privacy settings for Messenger

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51Engadget / 5h
Facebook Messenger will introduce new privacy controls that will give users the ability to limit who can send them messages. The app will soon begin testing new settings that will users “decide who can message or call you directly, who goes to your requests folder, and who can’t message or call you at all.” The company notes the features are similar to those offered by Instagram , which added mor

Waymo is working on autonomous Ram ProMaster Vans for goods deliveries

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white van man" come to an end once Waymo integrates its tech into the Ram ProMaster van?"/> Enlarge / Could the stereotype of " white van man " come to an end once Waymo integrates its tech into the Ram ProMaster van? (credit: FCA) Late on Tuesday night, Waymo and Fiat Chryler Automobiles announced that they are strengthening the partnership between the two companies that began back in 2016 . Way

China set to launch an ambitious lander mission to Mars

China NASA Mars Martian
21Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / On July 17, 2020, a Long March 5 rocket rolls out for the launch of a Mars rover this week. (credit: STR/AFP via Getty Images) On Sunday, an orbiter built by the United Arab Emirates launched to Mars . Next week, possibly as early as Thursday, July 30, NASA will launch is large, 1.05-ton Perseverance rover toward the red planet. Sandwiched in between these to missions, however, is China

Cooks Venture raises $10 million in Series A funding

Cooks Venture $10M
TechCrunch / 5h
Cooks Venture has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by SJF Ventures and Cultivian Sandbox, with participation from Larry Schwartz and John Roulac. At its most basic level, Cooks Venture provides a proprietary breed of chicken to grocery stores for consumption. The company also lists Fresh Direct and direct online sales to its distribution channels. But it’s far more complex than that. Fo

How Stupid Are Dogs, Really?

100+Gizmodo / 5h
We tend to marvel at the abilities of our canine companions, but let’s face it: Dogs are basic beasts who depend on humans for pretty much everything. So instead of uncritically celebrating these good boys and girls during Gizmodo’s Dog Week, let’s explore all the things they suck at. Read more...

[Roundup] Chinese Airline Returning To Full Capacity Shows Either Future Of Recovery Or Broken System

View from the Wing / 5h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

How your Citi card may be your ticket to free entertainment — even while at home

The Points Guy / 5h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. At TPG, we want to help you maximize every cardholder benefit. Your credit card is more than just a purchasing tool. And depending on the exact card you have, you may have access to benefits including purchase protection , free shipping and even access to entertainment experiences. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our beginne

Lenovo unveils a brand-new gaming phone to rival the Xiaomi Black Shark 3

Lenovo Legion Phone
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The rumored Lenovo Legion gaming phone is here, with specs to make it a competitive device in a busy field.

Halo Infinite box art revealed ahead of Xbox Series X gameplay showcase

Halo Infinite Xbox
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Microsoft reveals the box art of the newest Halo, ahead of its full gameplay reveal on July 23.

How to Remove 'Undeletable' Windows 10 Bloatware

32Lifehacker / 5h
Windows 10, bless it, arrives packing lots of annoying bloatware. Some of it you can uninstall; some you cannot (cough Your Phone cough) . And while the operating system feels like it’s gotten a bit better about this over the years, you’re still going to need to use a third-party app if you want a cleaner Windows 10… Read more...

Adding an external GPU to your Mac is probably a better upgrade option than getting a new one

Apple GPU Mac One USB
500+TechCrunch / 5h
Apple recently announced they would be transitioning their Mac line from Intel processors to their own, ARM-based Apple Silicon. That process is meant to begin with hardware to be announced later this year, and last two years according to Apple’s stated expectations. And while new Intel-powered Macs will be released and sold leading up to that time, it does mean that the writing is on the wall fo

Jabra Elite 45h on-ear headphones launched in India

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The Jabra Elite 45h come with a long battery life, fast charging technology and offer a customizable audio listening experience

Slack files EU antitrust complaint over Microsoft Teams

Slack Microsoft EU
Engadget / 5h
The fight between Slack and Microsoft Teams is heating up in a big way. Ahead of Microsoft’s earnings report this afternoon, Slack filed an antitrust complaint against the company with the European Commission, claiming that the software giant is illegally bundling its work chat competitor with its Office suite. Additionally, the complaint says Microsoft blocks the removal of Teams by some users,

New T-Mobile plan offers four 5G lines for $100 as extra coverage lights up

T-Mobile Mobile Four
SlashGear / 5h
T-Mobile has announced a new four-line price plan, bringing unlimited data down to under $25 per line, as it tries to prove that its merger with Sprint truly is a good deal for subscribers. The new promotion will only be offered for a limited time over the summer, the carrier said today, though promises to be its lowest postpaid deal … Continue reading

Windows 10 gets a load of bug fixes, including a cure for Windows Hello flaw

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Fresh cumulative updates have arrived for the last three versions of Windows 10 prior to the May 2020 Update.

Lenovo brings some unique features to its new gaming phone

Lenovo Legion Phone
TechCrunch / 5h
Gaming phones are a weird one. They make sense on paper to some degree. As we well know, everyone’s a gamer these days , and much or most of that gaming happens on mobile devices. So why aren’t devoting gaming phones a more popular phenomenon? It’s not for lack of trying. Lenovo’s the latest company to toss its hat in that highly-specific ring. That’s the sort of thing you can do when you’re the

Here’s one way to make daily covid-19 testing feasible on a mass scale

MIT Technology Review / 5h
It’s impossible to contain covid-19 without knowing who’s infected: until a safe and effective vaccine is widely available, stopping transmission is the name of the game. While testing capacity has increased , it’s nowhere near what’s needed to screen patients without symptoms, who account for nearly half of the virus’s transmission . Our research points to a compelling opportunity for data scien

Xbox Series X controller release date, news and confirmed features

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Here’s everything you need to know about Microsoft’s Xbox Series X controller.

Updates From Mission: Impossible 7, Lucifer, and More

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M. Night Shyamalan’s mystery thriller gets another cast member. Skydance animation shuffles a few of its upcoming release dates. There is yet another Stephen King adaptation on the way. Plus, what’s to come on Stargirl , and robot ruminations about in the look at Quibi’s new sci-fi series Don’t Look Deeper . Read more...

Slack Accuses Microsoft of Illegally Crushing Competition

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The complaint, filed in Europe, threatens Microsoft’s recent ability to avoid regulatory scrutiny.

Use Ice Packs Instead of Precious Ice in Your Ice Baths

Lifehacker / 5h
My immersion circulator gets far more use in the summer than it does in the winter. Sous-vide-ing meat means I don’t have to turn on the oven, and combining a long spell in a constant-temperature water bath with a few minutes on the grill is my favorite hot-weather cooking method (especially if I’m making ribs). Read more...

United Airlines “Only” Lost $1.6 Billion Last Quarter

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Airlines are in the process of reporting their second quarter results, which are expected to be rough across the board, given the extent to which travel demand fell. Well, United Airlines has just reported its second quarter results , and… they’re not that bad? United Airlines reports $1.6 billion net loss United Airlines has announced its second quarter results — it describes this as the most di

New 3D models provide evidence that Venus is still geologically active

SlashGear / 5h
A new scientific study has identified 30 recently active volcanoes on the surface of Venus. The study offers some of the best evidence ever that Venus is still a geologically active planet. The research was conducted by scientists at the University of Maryland and the Institute of geophysics at ETH Zürich. One researcher says that this is the first time … Continue reading

Misfits Market raises $85 million Series B to send you ‘ugly’ fruits and veggies

Misfits Market $85M
TechCrunch / 5h
Misfits Market, the ecommerce platform that sells ‘ugly’ produce (among other things), has today announced the close of an $85 million Series B financing round. The funding was led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Greenoaks Capital, Third Kind Venture Capital, and Sound Ventures. Misfits Market started out as a subscription box that allowed folks to buy ugly or misshapen product

Dear Sophie: How should I prepare for a green card interview?

TechCrunch / 5h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: What are my F-1 and other immigration options after graduatio

Investors drop off $33 million for Chowbus, a delivery service for ‘mom and pop’ Asian restaurants

35TechCrunch / 6h
When big platforms have carved out large swaths of the delivery market, the best thing for an upstart company to do is to specialize. For Chowbus , that meant building a food-delivery business that finds restaurants whose cuisines specialize in regional cuisines from Northern and Southern China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It’s a strategy that has now netted the company $33 milli

huddl.ai wants to bring more intelligence to online meetings

TechCrunch / 5h
As the pandemic has shut down in-person meetings, and pushed us online, products like Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams have become part of our daily lives. Into the fray jumps huddl.ai , a 3.5 year old startup from a serial entrepreneur, who wants to bring a dose of artificial intelligence to meeting technology. Company co-founder and CEO Krishna Yarlagadda says while these comp

The 5G version of Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip arrives August 7

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TechCrunch / 5h
Samsung has been portioning out morsels of news in recent weeks in an attempt to prime the pump ahead of its big Unpacked event. On Monday, the company announced plans to unveiled five new “power devices” (including the new Galaxy Note) at the event. As of this morning, however, it seems the Galaxy Z Flip 5G won’t be among the mystery devices, as the company has officially made the device officia

B&H is offering a rare AirPods Pro deal with AppleCare included

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Engadget / 6h
Apple’s AirPods Pro are easier to buy now thanks to a new sale, and you even have the option to save on AppleCare+, too. Both Amazon and B&H Photo have discounted the AirPods Pro to $229 , which is $20 off their normal price and only $10 more than the lowest we’ve seen them. B&H Photo also has a deal that includes an AppleCare+ plan with the AirPods Pro for only $10 extra, with the total price co

Best SEO tools of 2020: free and paid Search Engine Optimization software

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Search no more: these are the very best tools to help boost your site's search rankings.

The affordable flagship Motorola Edge launches in US with a $200 discount

Motorola Edge TME US
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The Motorola Edge is finally reaching US shores on July 31 and selling at a $200 discount for a temporary price of $499, which should ease the blow that it’s only available unlocked.

iPhone Photography Awards show you don't need an iPhone 11 to take incredible snaps

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The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards 2020 have been announced – and they prove you don't need an iPhone 11 Pro to take incredible snaps.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is official – and it confirms a big Galaxy Note 20 leak

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is speedier in two ways: it has faster download speeds and the Snapdragon 865 Plus chip.

The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Is the MacBook Pro of Gaming Laptops

24Gizmodo / 6h
For years I’ve considered the Razer Blade 15 to be the closest thing you can get to a MacBook Pro for gamers. Sure, it doesn’t run macOS, but no other non-Apple computer does either, at least not legally. Like a MacBook Pro, the Razer Blade 15 has an understated, minimalist design and excellent build quality, but it… Read more...

The Many Faces of Bad Science

Wired / 6h
In his new book, psychologist Stuart Ritchie paints a portrait of the modern system of research, and all the ways it gets undermined.

Thieves Are Emptying ATMs Using a New Form of Jackpotting

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The new hardware-based attack, which has targeted machines across Europe, can yield a stream of cash for the attacker.

How to Save Web Pages for Offline Reading in Safari on iPhone

How-To Geek / 6h
Enjoy reading on the go but have a bad network signal? If you have an iPhone or iPad linked to an iCloud account, you can save articles to your Reading List for later reading offline using a feature buried in Settings. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Connect to a Database Over a Network

How-To Geek / 6h
When connecting to a database, you must take extra precautions if it’s not running locally. Any connections made over a network should be secure, and you should never leave the database open for anyone to brute-force a connection. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

The 6 Best Google Assistant Speakers You Can Buy in 2020

How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re heavily invested in the Google ecosystem, using Google Assistant is likely second nature for you at this point. Whether it’s smart home commands or listening to music, Google Assistant is just useful to have around. So, why not have it around everywhere and the addition of great audio quality with a Bluetooth speaker that has Google Assistant built-in? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Before the TikTok Ban: Here Are the Best Alternatives Right Now

How-To Geek / 6h
With the increasing likelihood of popular video app TikTok being banned, it’s probably a good time to look at the best TikTok alternatives so you can continue to get your short-form video fix no matter what. Though these types of apps are all pretty similar—and in some cases, a little too similar—there are still a few features you should be in the know about as you search for your TikTok replacem

How to Install a Desktop Environment on Your Headless Linux Server

How-To Geek / 6h
Linux server distros don’t usually ship with a graphical user interface, instead favoring access over SSH using a terminal. But, some applications are easier to use in a window, and even headless servers can run desktop environments over RDP. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

This is the First Image of a Multi-Planet System Around a Sun-Like Star

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An international team of astronomers have taken what they claim is the first-ever image of a multi-planet system around a Sun-like star. While plenty of images exist of a single planet orbiting a star roughly the size of the Sun, this is the first time such a system has been imaged featuring multiple exoplanets. It’s an exceedingly rare event. So far only two systems with two or more exoplanets a

Samsung's $1,450 Galaxy Z Flip 5G will land in the US on August 7th

Samsung Galaxy GZF
Engadget / 6h
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable we've tested so far this year , and it's a little odd to see that sentiment in writing -- it feels like we published that review a lifetime ago, not five months back. What's more peculiar is just how quickly Samsung cooked up a new version of its charming foldable flip phone. The company officially announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G this morning, and as it

The unlocked, 5G-capable Motorola Edge will launch on July 31st

Motorola Edge TME US
23Engadget / 6h
Motorola's Edge Plus is a fascinating option for smartphone shoppers, but there's at least one notable catch: You can only get one if you're a Verizon customer. (Verizon is Engadget's parent company but it has no control over what we publish, so allow us to say "Boo!" to this particular exclusivity deal.) Fortunately, fans of the phone's flagship style will soon have another option. This morning,

Google's latest search feature helps you buy a house

Engadget / 6h
If you’re planning to buy a house, then congratulations and good luck — it can be a daunting process. To make it a bit easier, Google has teamed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create a new mobile Search feature. When you type in “mortgage” on your smartphone, you’ll get an overview of the house-buying process and menu of helpful options about rates, refinancing, the buyin

Logitech and Herman Miller made a $1,495 gaming chair

Logitech Herman Miller
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If you've seen one racing car-inspired gaming chair, you've seen them all. And honestly, it never made much sense how gamers -- a relatively stationary bunch -- could benefit from seats that are designed for the relentless pressure of high speed driving. So Herman Miller, purveyor of the ubiquitous Aeron office chairs, teamed up with Logitech G for something different: A fully customizable seat f

Some of the stunning winners of the 2020 iPhone Photography Awards

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After poring over thousands of images from iPhone photographers in more than 140 countries around the world, judges have declared the results for the 13th Annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS). And the photos are beautiful. I want to say I'm surprised these were captured with an iPhone and not some pricey DSLR camera, but I'm not in the slightest. The iPhone camera has come a long way sinc

Razor scooters are all grown-up with new electric lineup for adult riders

Mashable / 6h
Before Bird and Lime, Razor was the name synonymous with "scooter." But 20 years after its kick scooter launched, the scooter scene has changed: It's now filled with adults using the two-wheelers to commute and the devices are battery-powered. Scooters are no longer considered a toy, but a vehicle. Razor has some catching up to do. So the American scooter brand is adding even more to its electric

Samsung officially confirms the Galaxy Z Flip 5G

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G revealed: Availability, price, and trade-in details

Samsung Galaxy Flip
SlashGear / 6h
Consumers have been anticipating the arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G variant for quite a while now — the 4G version was announced earlier this year, but until now, we haven’t had word on when the 5G version would arrive. That has finally changed, with Samsung formally launching the Galaxy Z Flip 5G model and revealing the availability and … Continue reading

Waymo and Chrysler expand their autonomous auto partnership

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Waymo and Chrysler have been working together since 2016 to create autonomous vehicles. One of the vehicles resulting from that partnership is the L4-ready Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. Waymo has announced that it and Chrysler are strengthening their partnership in several essential ways. FCA has selected Waymo as its exclusive, strategic technology partner for L4 fully self-driving technolog

How to Create the Perfect Two-Computer Setup

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For the longest time, one computer has been enough to do it all. But it’s never been easier to get a cheap computer, and a second machine can do everything from help you code across multiple platforms to run lots of taxing programs at once, or just give you a nice change of digital scenery throughout your day. If… Read more...

Obesity, Infertility, and Low IQ Are Just Some of the Ways Household Chemicals Wreck Our Health

57Gizmodo / 6h
A new analysis published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday found that a growing number of endocrine-disrupting household chemicals have been linked to widespread health problems, including infertility, diabetes, and impaired brain development. The researchers examined hundreds of studies published in… Read more...

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel pairs gaming grunt with side-sliding selfies

Lenovo Legion Phone
SlashGear / 6h
Lenovo has revealed a new gaming phone, with the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel packing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 Plus along with a side-sliding camera and up to 16GB of memory. Intended for players who take their mobile gaming seriously, the Legion Phone Duel has a 6.65-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED screen that’s designed to be as happy in landscape orientation as … Continue reading

Why dual citizenship is one of the most powerful tools you have when traveling

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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. Dual citizenship is an incredible privilege to have. Not only can you live abroad, but you can use y

Facebook says it will look for racial bias in its algorithms

77MIT Technology Review / 6h
The news: Facebook says it is setting up new internal teams to look for racial bias in the algorithms that drive its main social network and Instagram, according to the Wall Street Journal. In particular, the investigations will address the adverse effects of machine learning—which can encode implicit racism in training data—on Black, Hispanic, and other minority groups. Why it matters: In the la

Car and household insurance gone digital

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2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S receives a name change and new features

SlashGear / 7h
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Mazda has renamed the CX-30 to the CX-30 2.5 S. Along with the name change, Mazda’s newest crossover is also home to an array of new standard kit and safety features. However, the ‘S’ moniker is just a formality since the 2021 CX-30 receives the same engine with the same power output. Unlike … Continue reading

Huawei to overtake Apple and Samsung in 5G smartphone production this year

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Chinese brands expected to occupy four out of the top six spots of 5G volume

Best SSL certificate services to buy from in 2020: Get the cheapest price today

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Managing SSL certification can be a complex exercise, but we’re here to help with this guide to your various options.

Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms

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It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally.

Acer Extensa 15 with Intel i3 processor launched in India

Intel XPG HCI Gigabyte
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The Acer Extensa 15 comes with a 15.6-inches Full-HD LED display, latest Intel Core i3 process, up to 1TB of SSD and up to 12 GB of RAM

Assassin's Creed Odyssey's sole female lead was reportedly scrapped as 'women don't sell'

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A new reports claims Ubisoft execs pressured developers into minimizing the role of female protagnists in the Assassin's Creed series.

Qantas “Draws” Kangaroo In Sky For Final 747 Flight

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Qantas is today operating its final Boeing 747-400 flight , and the airline is commemorating it in a special way. Airlines around the world are retiring the 747 Aircraft technology has improved significantly over the years, as we’re seeing smaller, more fuel efficient, and longer range planes. The 747 once ruled the skies for long haul flights, though the plane simply isn’t as irreplaceable as it

Prime Members Can Enjoy 20% off 1More's Gorgeous New ColorBuds

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20% off 1More ColorBuds | $80 | Amazon Read more...

Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person

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Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock.

Optoma UHD50X Review: Bring the Movie Theater Home

Wired / 7h
The company's latest consumer projector looks better than ever and even offers a 240-Hz refresh rate for PC gamers.

Everything You Need to Know About the Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine

Oxford Covid-19 19
100+Wired / 7h
Early results from the UK team show that its approach is safe and provokes an immune response. But that doesn't mean it works.

Bored? Here's how to play 70 Xbox One demo games for free.

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Chris Evans explains the challenges he faced launching a political website

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Chris Evans: actor, superhero, and — as of very recently — political platform-builder. The Marvel star announced last week on Twitter that astartingpoint.com (a project he's been working on for a while ) is now live. The website features short videos of U.S. politicians speaking on a variety of issues, and comes with a mission statement to "create a bipartisan channel of communication and connect

Airlines Are Starting To Sell Blocked Middle Seats And Even Entire Empty Rows

View from the Wing / 7h
Over the next month 7 airlines are launching the ability to buy multiple seats for yourself online as part of buying a ticket, and pick those seats off the seat map to guarantee you as much space as you wish. Continue reading ...

How Amex is saving me money on a trip to Bermuda this fall

The Points Guy / 7h
While much of the world has kept its borders closed to Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, many islands in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean have opted to allow visitors (albeit, with a negative COVID test). One country, in particular, has been on my travel bucket list for years: Bermuda. As of July 1, the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is now open to all tourists with virtually

How to Disable the Windows Key on Windows 10

How-To Geek / 7h
Hitting the Windows key on your keyboard by accident can be very annoying. Sometimes, it kicks you out of a full-screen game by opening the Start menu or unintentionally launches a shortcut. Luckily, there’s a way to disable the key on your Windows 10 PC. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Garmin Forerunner 955 could launch in September, new hints suggest

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The long-awaited Forerunner 955 might launch on September 9, with the Index 2 smart scale arriving in time for Christmas.

Now is the time to invest in broadband deals with big vouchers available all-round

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Looking to upgrade your broadband deals? Now looks to be the perfect time with loads of brands going all out.

Amazon Prime Video profiles have solved one of the service's biggest problems

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Individual watch lists make a huge difference to the Amazon Prime Video experience, even if the service could still use some improvements.

Scientists accidentally created a hybrid offspring from two endangered fish

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SlashGear / 7h
Researchers are working with two types of endangered fish species to try and see if they could be bred in captivity to prevent them from going extinct. The two fish are the American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon. The Russian sturgeon is the fish used to make high-end caviar, and the fish itself is a carnivore that eats crustaceans and small … Continue reading

End of an era: Qantas’ last 747 draws kangaroo in the sky before retirement

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It’s the end of an era as Qantas has retired its last Boeing 747 . Flight QF7474 from Sydney (SYD) departed from Australia for the final time, bound for Los Angeles (LAX) as it heads to retirement. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter! According to the airline, the 747 taxied and received a water cannon salute before taking a lap over Sydney. Th

India’s top fitness and wellbeing startup Cure.fit expands to the U.S.

TechCrunch / 7h
Indian fitness and wellbeing startup Cure.fit, which has established a market leading position in the country in four years of its existence, is ready to stretch to a new geography. The Bangalore-headquartered startup said on Wednesday it has launched a range of its digital services — including its fitness service Cult.fit and Mind.fit, through which it offers therapy, medication, and yoga sessio

Lenovo's first gaming phone has a camera on the side and two batteries

Lenovo Legion Phone
21Engadget / 7h
When it comes to gaming phones, we've seen some unusual designs. Take the Nubia Red Magic 3 , for instance: It featured a built-in cooling fan, of all things. But for its first gaming phone, the recently leaked Legion Phone Duel, Lenovo has found a way to make an even more unusual device than we're used to seeing. It's hard to know where to start with the Duel, so let's begin with its most eye-ra

United Airlines Now Requires Face Masks In The Airport And For Two Year Old Children

View from the Wing / 7h
Many airports already require face masks, but United is imposing the requirement now at airports themselves starting this Friday, July 24. They're putting the same teeth of a potential travel ban in place for customers not wearing masks in areas of the terminal that they control. The airline will also be requiring that masks be worn by all children two years old and older . Continue reading ...

PuroPro ANC headphones review: protecting your hearing

SlashGear / 7h
The death of the venerable headphone jack and the rise of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds have made consumers suddenly more conscious of their audio consumption habits and accessories. Graduating from the serviceable but plain earphones that come inside smartphone boxes, people are becoming more discerning about the quality of their listening experience. Unfortunately, most people are less consc

The Morning After: OnePlus Nord and Ford's 1,400 horsepower EV

Engadget / 7h
After all the teasing, coaxing and interviews, OnePlus didn’t have much else to say about its big return to keenly priced smartphones. Oh, except the price — arguably the most interesting part. At under $500, the OnePlus Nord sounds like yet another polished midrange device for anyone not sold on flagship phones that cost double that amount. But it has a huge 90Hz screen, a 48-megapixel camera se

This is what the future of Microsoft Office looks like – and it dumps one its most controversial features

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Microsoft has shown us a glimpse of what future versions of Office will look like – and it includes replacing the divisive Ribbon toolbar.

How to Stay Productive When the World Is on Fire

64Wired / 8h
It feels impossible to get anything done right now. Here's how to keep your head above water—without falling into the busy trap.

AI Text Generator GPT-3 Is Learning Our Language—Fitfully

39Wired / 8h
The new program from OpenAI shows how far the field has come—and how far it has to go.

Adobe scrambled to deliver urgent patches for bugs in Photoshop, Bridge, Prelude

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Adobe breaks from its regular update schedule to deliver emergency security patches.

Had your identity stolen? Here are the five steps you need to take NOW

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Taking action after falling victim to identity theft can make all the difference.

10 things to consider when purchasing construction accounting software

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Taxation and accounting work a bit differently in the construction industry.

Yelps says more than half of restaurants temporarily closed are now permanently shuttered

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It's tough out there for restaurants and other small businesses. Yelp's Economic Average report out Wednesday shows exactly how tough: 60 percent of the 26,160 temporarily closed restaurants on the business review site as of July are now permanently shut. Temporary closures are dropping, and permanent shutdowns are increasing. Yelp's previous report in April found that more than 175,000 total bus

United may ban passengers for not wearing a mask in the airport

56The Points Guy / 8h
Not wearing a mask in the airport? Beginning Friday, July 24, you could be banned from flying United , according to the airline’s latest mask mandate expansion. Passengers under the age of two are exempt from the requirement — anyone older will only be permitted to travel without a mask if the airline has granted them an exception prior to their flight. For more TPG news delivered each morning to

What do AI users really think it's capable of?

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There are a huge number of misconceptions around AI, not to mention concern that the machines are taking over – but humans have nothing to fear.

Taiwan Parliament Votes To Rename China Airlines

500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
It looks like China Airlines could indeed soon be rebranded… Controversy & confusion surrounding China Airlines’ name Back in April I wrote about how a name change was under consideration for China Airlines. China Airlines is based in Taipei, and is the “flag” carrier of Taiwan. However, there has long been confusion and controversy surrounding the name. Confusion has been especially common among

2020 Ram HD Blackout Edition features a monochromatic styling theme

SlashGear / 8h
The word ‘stunning’ is not usually associated with large pick-up trucks. But the 2020 Ram HD Blackout Edition begs to differ. Ram gave the 1500 its first taste of the blackout treatment last year, and now it’s the Ram 2500 and 3500’s turn to receive a monochromatic styling package. “The new Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black Edition is another example … Continue reading

Hackers use recycled backdoor to keep a hold on hacked e-commerce server

Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Jeremy Brooks / Flickr ) Who needs a better mousetrap when the old one is fine? That was the approach of hackers who recently compromised a server running open source e-commerce platform Magento. To guard against the possibility of being locked out of the server should the rightful operators ever discover the breach, the attackers left behind a simple but effective script. To the

35+ Mac Text-Editing Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Typing

How-To Geek / 8h
Keyboard shortcuts can have a massive impact on your Mac workflow. They allow you to accomplish simple tasks, like selecting, copying, or formatting text, without ever lifting your hands from the keyboard. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Microsoft details potential new designs for the Office UI

57Engadget / 8h
Some might think that Microsoft should pick a user interface for its Office products and stick with it, but its UX designers have other plans. The company has unveiled yet more potential changes to its Microsoft 365 user interface in an ambitious Medium post . Amidst the grandiloquent ideas, the main change appears to be to the ribbon. Though Microsoft never really finished its original fluent de

Can't afford an OLED TV? This giant 65-inch LG LCD TV just got £200 off

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The 65-inch LG UN8100 is currently selling for £200 off its RRP, but only at AO.com.

Loyalty programs can help save rental car companies — here’s how

The Points Guy / 8h
Rental car companies have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic . Industry giant Hertz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier in the year and Enterprise Holdings — the parent company of Alamo, Enterprise and National — recently laid off over 2,000 staff. It’s easy to understand why. With fewer people flying , fewer are renting cars. This is especially true for business travel. Consultants ar

Study finds dogs navigate using Earth’s magnetic field

Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Galactic wall discovered hidden behind the Milky Way

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Poco C3: Is Poco getting ready for another rebrand?

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Poco's return to life has also been ensued by a controversy that is hard to overlook now.

Microsoft Edge’s new features help make sense of your Internet life

Microsoft Edge Collections
SlashGear / 9h
We have become increasingly dependent on the Internet these past months more than ever and many of us have found themselves both working and living inside their web browsers. Of course, it’s a perfect opportunity for Microsoft to push forward its shiny new web browser Edge. At its Inspire conference, it’s doing exactly that with admittedly convincing features, especially ones … Continue reading

Capita to install 4G ESN infrastructure on London Underground

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Capita to deploy cables in London Underground tunnels, stations and platforms.

Everything coming to HBO Max in August 2020

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Netflix's 'Love on the Spectrum' will give you endless butterflies

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I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands of hours of reality dating TV. And yet, through all the Neil Lane diamonds , pod-to-pod confessionals , and 90-day test runs , nothing has made me feel as invested and as good as fast as Love on the Spectrum. Debuting its first season globally today, Netflix’s latest “will they, won’t they” gem follows a cast of autistic singles and couples as they navigate the

Flying snakes are able to glide across the air like acrobats. Here’s how they do it.

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Humans have been studying so-called flying snakes for a very long time, but it's a recent research paper published in Nature Physics that shows exactly how they are able to pull off these miraculous aerial feats. Their secret? Undulation. Virginia Tech professor Jake Socha and his research team used high-speed cameras and motion capture techniques (think LOTR's Gollum) to show how the snakes' swi

LG OLED TV releases in SA: dates, prices

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The new releases are spear-headed by their OLED, wallpaper thing series

Xbox Summer Game Fest is now live – here are the 70+ demos you can play for free

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There are over 70 demos to download of upcoming Xbox One games in the Xbox Summer Game Fest.

Infinix to launch first TWS earbuds under Snokor brand

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It's been raining earbuds lately in India and it looks like Infinix doesn't want to be left out of the market.

Scalable Capital raises $58M at a $460M valuation for its robo-investment platform

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Startups building tech-based platforms to help make investments continue to be in high demand, building on an expanding market of investors getting more confident to rely on technology to undercut broker fees and speed up the process. Today, one of the hopefuls in the space is announcing a growth round to capitalise on that opportunity. Scalable Capital — the Munich-based startup that has built a

Stephen Colbert cheerfully roasts Taco Bell and Mark Zuckerberg's sunscreen photo

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Look, you might have strong feelings about Taco Bell really and truly changing its menu , or about Mark Zuckerberg's overzealous use of sunscreen . We all do. The Late Show 's Stephen Colbert is right there with you, who used his "Meanwhile..." (or rather, "Quaratinewhile..." for now) segment on Tuesday to hand out some quality zingers to two of the week's weirdly popular news stories (or at leas

AMD Ryzen 4000 desktop CPUs seemingly confirmed for 2020, with exec hinting they’ll be something special

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Zen 3 consumer chips have specifically been confirmed – although that could still mean mobile CPUs.

Unmortgage founder’s new startup wants to make it free to sell your house

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Having left his previous company under unceremonious circumstances , Rayhan Rafiq-Omar, who founded Unmortgage, is launching his next proptech venture. Called Free.co.uk , the startup wants to eradicate listing fees when selling your house, as well as streamlining other parts of the house selling process. Instead of charging for a listing on Rightmove, it hopes to make money in commissions if you

Microsoft outlines its plan to become carbon negative by 2030

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Microsoft has revealed how it plans to fulfill its pledge to become a carbon negative company by 2030. The tech giant first announced that it intends implement aggressive measures to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it creates back in January. It also vowed to remove more carbon than it emitted from when the company was founded in 1975 by the time 2050 rolls around. And to achieve its

Police claim 'violent extremists' exploit coronavirus to defeat facial recognition, leaked files show

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New York Expands 14-Day Travel Quarantine

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Not only are Americans banned from visiting most of Europe , but we’re increasingly seeing domestic travel restrictions as well, as some states see a surge in coronavirus cases. In late June New York announced a travel quarantine, and that has now been expanded once again, as many states see a surge in coronavirus cases. Tri-state 14-day quarantine requirement First let’s recap the initial policy

Once Science Fiction, Gene Editing Is Now a Looming Reality

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The prospect of erasing some disabilities and perceived deficiencies hovers at the margins of what people consider ethically acceptable.

In Electric Car Market, It’s Tesla and a Jumbled Field of Also-Rans

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Most traditional carmakers are struggling to produce and market electric vehicles even as Tesla sells hundreds of thousands of its luxury models.

Amazon Prime phishing scam returns - here's all you need to know

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Amazon Prime shoppers warned of wide-ranging phone and email scam.

Is paid antivirus really worth it?

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Remember that free antivirus apps can have hidden costs - there are plenty of reasons to fork out for antivirus protection.

PS5 visuals get a closer look in these stunning new screenshots

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Check out these four new screenshots of car combat game Destruction AllStars, which is exclusive to PS5.

iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 could make Face ID much more secure with this new tech

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An Apple patent shows subepidermal imaging to verify the user, for when facial features aren't secure enough.

How to check your COVID-19 risk on WhatsApp

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This sale on Linux training could help you launch a SysAdmin career

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TL;DR: Learn how to use popular operating system Linux with The Complete 2020 Learn Linux Bundle for $69, a 98% savings as of July 22. You can go a long way in your career working in the operating system of your choice – from Windows to macOS. But if you want to work with big servers and navigate the SysAdmin field, you're going to need to know a different OS: Linux. Because of its high stability

Here's why a smart lock should be the first smart home device you own

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If there's one thing in your home that deserves to be accessible from anywhere, it's your front door lock. Think about it: It's something that you use on a daily basis (at least, before social distancing was a thing) and it serves as the barrier that keeps you, your family, and your belongings safe from the outside world. Maybe you're not particularly paranoid about a thief in a ski mask stealing

Would you use this bite-sized ball to tone your face, neck, and jawline?

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TL;DR: Activate some 57 facial muscles with the Jawzrsize® Facial Fitness: Total Transformation Kit for $64.99, a 56% savings as of July 22. Facelift exercise products are now a thing, so add that to the list of stuff you couldn't predict about 2020. One such product that fits the bill is Jawzrsize Facial Fitness , a complete set of noninvasive products that aim to transform your jawline into a c

Shop this sale on leadership and stress management online courses

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TL;DR: Take better control of your business with The Ultimate Leadership and Stress Management Bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of July 22. These are not "normal" times we're living in. Every week, we're thrown another curveball. So, naturally, stress is at an all-time high and businesses everywhere are struggling to keep it together. In other words: You're not alone. Everyone could use some s

This impressive VPN is rewarding committed subscribers

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TL;DR: A five-year subscription to IvacyVPN is on sale for $1.16 per month as of July 22, saving you 88% on list price. The popularity of VPNs has skyrocketed in recent years due to an increased demand for online entertainment and a better understanding of the importance of cybersecurity. In response to this interest, VPN providers have constantly dropped prices to remain competitive. The best de

This genius $12 contraption will help you keep track of your AirPods

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TL;DR: Keep your earbuds safe from bumps and drops with the Ballistic AirPods Case for $11.99, a 40% savings as of July 22. We all love our AirPods. They’re sleek, comfy, and deliver unmatched sound quality directly into your ears. Unfortunately, they’re also super easy to lose. In fact, some cities have even created special tools to help retrieve them from the tracks so people aren't tempted to

Need to shake up your work routine? Try a productivity app.

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There is, put simply, a ton of crap to get done. Keeping track of all of it can be a real nightmare, which is why you may want to set your sights on a productivity app. Increasing your productivity means something different to everyone. Maybe you often feel overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you and want a way to sort them into categories. Maybe you want a to-do list that's better than a Google

Everything coming to Hulu in August 2020

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Full Android 11 seemingly won’t work on some cheap phones

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Google might force phones with 2GB of RAM or less to run Android Go according to a leak.

Samsung 'Life Unstoppable' digital event to show phones, wearables, TVs and more

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Samsung's virtual event will replace its usual IFA presence.

You might want to buy Rocket League on Steam before it’s too late – here’s why

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Rocket League will be free-to-play when it arrives on the Epic Games Store this summer, but what does it mean for those who own the game on Steam?

Rakuten will not renew its contract with WeWork, says report

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Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has decided not to renew its contract with WeWork when it expires next month, according to a report in the Japan Times . Rakuten had leased about 700 desks in Tokyo, but is now planning to move employees from its fintech division into its own new offices. Both WeWork and Rakuten declined to comment to TechCrunch. Tokyo is also the headquarters of WeWork’s biggest

AB Tasty raises $40 million to optimize e-commerce user experience

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AB Tasty has raised a new $40 million funding round led by Credit Mutuel Innovation with existing investors Korelya Capital, Omnes, Partech and XAnge also participating. Overall the startup has raised $64 million. The startup is focused on improving user experience on e-commerce platforms, travel portals, fashion websites and more. It lets you customize the message and the feature set of your app

Netflix drops mind-bending trailer for new sci-fi thriller 'Biohackers'

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If you've finished Dark and you're looking for another European sci-fi thriller to binge, it looks like Netflix has you covered. On Wednesday, the streaming platform dropped the trailer for Biohackers , an upcoming series about a medical student who gets embroiled in the murky world of synthetic biology and genetic enhancements. At the moment we don't know too much about the show, but the trailer

How India helped Snapchat increase its users and revenue?

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Snapchat has said its daily user base and advertiser revenue have increased, even during the pandemic. And India is a key link in its growth chain.

Microsoft's Xbox Summer Game Fest features 70 playable demos

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The summer Xbox event Microsoft announced earlier this month is now live , and it’ll give you access to over 70 playable demos from dozens of developers. You’ll be able to access and play demos until July 27th, though the company warns that most of them offer an early look at gameplay, sort of like “show floor demos” — the final versions of the game could offer an entirely different experience. S

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 could be able to stream Xbox games

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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series might be the first to be able to run Xbox games via Project xCloud.

Andy Samberg's snack-themed ASMR makes Jimmy Fallon dissolve into giggles

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Jimmy Fallon's chats with his former Saturday Night Live castmates are usually among the loosest and most fun of his uneven Tonight Show interviews, and old mate Andy Samberg is no exception. Samberg dropped in on Fallon, who's now back in the studio if not in a suit, via video chat, ostensibly to promote his acclaimed new movie Palm Springs , but actually just to talk shit and say things like "S

2022 Audi A3 Sedan is a sharper, sportier entry into the Four-Ring club

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Audi has revealed its upcoming 2022 A3 Sedan, with crisper design, a more high-tech cabin, and a power bump over the outgoing four-door. Arriving in the US in late 2021, the new A3 is longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, and introduces new features like Matrix-design headlights with model-specific daytime light signatures. It may be one of Audi’s smallest … Continue reading

Apple pledges to be carbon neutral by 2030

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Apple to invest in environmental initiatives in carbon zero push.
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Dyson on sale: the best Australian deals on vacuums, fans, hair care and more

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Honor MagicBook 15 with Ryzen chipsets launches in India on July 31

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Honor India has confirmed that its MagicBook series of ultrabooks will officially come to India later this month.


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