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PS5 vs PS4 Pro: will it be worth the upgrade?
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Should owners of the premium PlayStation make the jump when the next-gen console releases? Find out in our PS5 vs PS4 Pro breakdown.
Apple, Musk, Gates, Bezos, and Everyone You’ve Ever Heard of Hacked
Bill Gates Elon Musk
13KGizmodo / 7h
Something normal happened on Twitter earlier this afternoon. Someone claiming to be Elon Musk started tweeting an obvious scam to entice his loyal bootlickers to send bitcoin to a random cryptocurrency wallet. This happens all the time, but the strange thing about today was that the tweets were coming from Musk’s … Read more...
Crypto scammers hack Elon Musk, Apple and Bill Gates on Twitter
Musk Bill Gates Twitter
5KEngadget / 8h
Hackers promoting crypto scams took over a number of high-profile Twitter accounts Wednesday, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk, who has been a frequent target of would-be crypto scammers. The attackers also gained access to Apple’s Twitter account, which has never sent a tweet. Screenshot/ Twitter The attacks appeared to be coordinated, with similar messages shared on multiple accounts. Musk’s
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‘A powerful story’ - Giancarlo Esposito on Far Cry 6 role
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Games publisher Ubisoft has revealed plans for its biggest titles for the coming year.
Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling
100BBC News - Technology / 12min
A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide.
Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords
BBC News - Technology / 12min
UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for.
Virgin Galactic appoints former Disney exec as its new CEO
45Engadget / 24min
Virgin Galactic has replaced its CEO with someone who has the experience to present its suborbital flights to the world as very expensive thrill rides. The aerospace company has appointed Michael Colglazier, a former Disney executive, as its new CEO. Colglazier (on the right in the picture above) was with the House of Mouse for over three decades, and his most recent role was President and Managi
Sharpen your skills with this creative writing course
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Become a Professional Creative Writer bundle is on sale for £16.67 as of July 16, saving you 97% on list price. Everyone has a story, but taking that story from a fleeting thought to a full-fledged novel or film script is not an easy venture. Beyond excellent writing skills, you need a road map to guide you through the process and help you flush out your story. And that's where this Be
Microsoft Launcher v6 rolls out to prepare for the Surface Duo
Microsoft Launcher
SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft would probably the spotlight this month if it unveils its dual-screen Surface Duo. If the disappointing rumors are true, it won’t be happening any time soon but there’s no reason fans can’t get an appetizer of that experience. And, no, it’s not via the official SDK emulator. Microsoft has just launched v6 of the Microsoft Launcher for all Android … Continue reading
Save 91% on a lifetime subscription to this Photoshop alternative
28Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Youzign is on sale for £31.14 as of July 16, saving you 91% on list price. Everybody knows all about Photoshop and its remarkable capabilities, but not everybody realises how much it costs artists to use it. There has to be a decent alternative that lets you get more creative than the free version of Canva, right? Meet Youzign : This budget-friendly design platfo
Netflix Is Turning Usagi Yojimbo Into an Animated Series
1KGizmodo / 1h
Stan Sakai’s legendary rabbit ronin is finally getting an animated series of his own after decades and decades of comic book adventures across Edo Japan. But the new series seems like it’ll contain a few interesting twists. Read more...
Twitter hack exploits Apple, Elon Musk and other prominent accounts
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Twitter gets hacked on its 14th anniversary, and no, it's not hawking bitcoin for its birthday.
Apple App Store, Google Play Store face new rules in Europe
Apple Google New EU
SlashGear / 2h
Apps, be it native or web-based, are the bread and butter of the smartphone experience, making app stores the gatekeepers to that mobile world. These stores have lately come under greater scrutiny, for their alleged anti-competitive practices, unfair revenue splits, or unreasonable decisions. The European Union has just published new rules that will make app stores give developers fairer treatmen
Twitter claims 'social engineering attack' led to crypto scam tweets
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
76Engadget / 2h
In its first detailed statements since someone took over a number of high profile accounts Wednesday afternoon , Twitter posted a thread explaining “what we know so far.” While rumors have swirled about what may have caused a compromise that gave hackers access to Twitter accounts for Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Apple, Kanye West and others, the company stated “We detected what we believ
6 of the best lawn mowers for every size of garden
40Mashable / 2h
Whether you own a small patch of land or a vast expanse of rolling hills, you're probably going to need a lawn mower. If there's grass, it needs to be cut. Fortunately for you and your land, you can find suitable lawn mowers for just about every type of garden. Nowadays, gardeners can purchase manual, electric, cordless , robot , and petrol lawn mowers from recognisable brands like Bosch and Hyun
Jamie Foxx Fights a Superpowered Drug Ring in the First Trailer for Project Power
100+Gizmodo / 2h
Everybody wants to be a superhero, and now everyone can. In the first trailer for Project Power , a drug called Power can temporarily access people’s inner superpowers. But bringing these abilities to the world comes at a price, and former soldier Art ( Jamie Foxx ) doesn’t think it’s worth the cost. Read more...
Here's the cheapest big battery smartphone, and it has one very useful feature
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Plenty of rugged phone features for not too much money.
A hacker used Twitter’s own ‘admin’ tool to spread cryptocurrency scam
300+TechCrunch / 2h
A hacker allegedly behind a spate of Twitter account hacks on Wednesday gained access to a Twitter “admin” tool on the company’s network that allowed them to hijack high-profile Twitter accounts to spread a cryptocurrency scam , according to a person with direct knowledge of the incident. The account hijacks hit some of the most prominent users on the social media platform, including leading cryp
Microsoft Outlook desktop crash fixed but cause remains unknown
Microsoft Outlook Android
SlashGear / 2h
There was a time in the distant past when PIM (short for “Personal Information Management”) was the name of the enterprise and productivity game and Microsoft Outlook was the king of that hill. Today, Outlook has become mostly an email client like many, with a few add-ons on top. Perhaps that may have been for the best because, for almost … Continue reading
Major Gmail redesign will bring Chat, Meet, Tasks and Docs into one interface
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Google has announced a major overhaul of G Suite that will bring email, chats, video calls and more under a single roof.
NBC Peacock streaming service is now available
NBC Peacock Apple Roku
SlashGear / 3h
There are already dozens of video streaming services, big and small, so why not add one more? Months perhaps even years in the making, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, fittingly called “Peacock”, has finally launched to the public, surprisingly right on schedule despite the ongoing pandemic. Boasting more than 20,000 hours of programming in total on all tiers, the Peacock app will … Continue rea
You can buy 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' on 10 DVDs if you want
400+Engadget / 3h
When Microsoft Flight Simulator comes out on August 18th , fans of the long-running series in Europe will have the chance to buy a physical copy of the upcoming game. Usually, that wouldn't be a big deal, but Flight Simulator will come on a whopping 10 discs. The package is coming courtesy of a publisher named Aerosoft that struck a deal with Microsoft to distribute the game in the continent. The
Galaxy Note 20 processor choice in Korea might cause another scandal
SlashGear / 3h
For years, Samsung has been using a two-processor strategy for its high-end flagships, launching with a Qualcomm Snapdragon in the US and China while other markets get Samsung’s own Exynos chip. It changed its tune earlier this year and even went with the Snapdragon 865 for Galaxy S20 phones sold in its own hometown. That caused quite a ruckus even … Continue reading
Airbnb Says Its I.P.O. Plans Are Back on Track
300+NYT > Technology / 4h
After a financial hit from the pandemic, the San Francisco company said business was starting to return from its nose-dive.
UFC Fight Night 172 live stream: how to watch the full Kattar vs Ige card online from anywhere
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It's back to Fight Island for this intriguing featherweight match-up - here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 172 online and get a Kattar vs Ige live stream tonight.
Galaxy Note 20 might come with wireless DeX mode
SlashGear / 4h
Although not exactly the first of its kind, Samsung DeX is arguably one of the more interesting features of Samsung’s high-end smartphones and tablets, even if it hasn’t ended up taking the mobile market by storm. Part of the reason for that was the requirements for additional accessories to make DeX work. There were rumors that Samsung was looking into … Continue reading
All the Sensational SDCC 2020 Funko Pops and Where to Buy Them
99Gizmodo / 4h
Ask any Funko fan and they’ll tell you the same thing: acquiring Funko exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con can be a nightmare. It used to be a matter of how early you lined up, but in recent years the process changed to an online lottery, meaning you had to hope you were randomly selected for a small window to give… Read more...
How to See How Much Money Has Been Sent to a Bitcoin Address
How-To Geek / 4h
Your identity may be private when you use Bitcoin, but an account’s transactions aren’t. If you know someone’s Bitcoin address—the same number you’d use to send money to them—you can look up their transaction history and current account balance. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Hackers Compromised the Twitter Accounts of Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Apple and More
Twitter Elon Musk Gates
32How-To Geek / 4h
If you see a tweet from a celebrity, company, or even a friend promising to double your bitcoin if you send them money, it’s a scam. That should go without saying, but Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, the official Apple account, CoinDesk, and more sent out that exact tweet. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Twitter is still restricted as company probes major bitcoin hack
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
21SlashGear / 4h
Earlier today, Twitter was slammed with a hack that involved several high profile accounts simultaneously posting a Bitcoin wallet address and a scam domain, encouraging followers to send in some of their cryptocurrency. Though we’ve seen similar attacks in the past, none have been this large in scope — many major accounts were compromised, including ones belonging to Bill Gates, … Continue readi
Exclusive: OnePlus Buds to charge faster than Apple AirPods via Warp Charge technology
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In an interview with TechRadar, OnePlus says the upcoming true wireless earbuds utilize the company’s Warp Charge technology.
Twitter users roast verified users during the Blue Check Lockdown
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
92Mashable / 4h
Twitter blocked verified users from tweeting in an effort to curb a site-wide hack , and unverified accounts are rising up. The hack affected accounts with massive followings, like former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, and more. The scammers behind the attack managed to receive over $50,000 in bitcoin transfers. In response, Twitter announced that users may
Reddit users can now directly share multiple images in a single post
SlashGear / 5h
Reddit, arguably the most popular anonymous social network on the Internet, has long had some baffling and frustrating restrictions. One of the biggest issues is the lack of native image gallery support, forcing users to share either a single image directly on the site or to create a post linked to a third-party hosting site where the gallery was located. … Continue reading
Our 16 favorite hotels in California for every type of traveler
The Points Guy / 5h
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. Whether you’re headed for California to chill out at the beach, sample the famous vintages of the wi
Apple Is Getting Into Podcasting for Real
Today 13.6 Apple News
38Gizmodo / 5h
As part of its ever-expanding slate of services, Apple is betting on original podcasting with its newly announced daily news program, Apple News Today. Read more...
Meet the Oral Sex Simulator That One Reviewer Said Was "10/10 For Me!"
Gizmodo / 5h
As our period of social distancing and quarantine isolation drags on, we’ll be bringing you a series of sex toy reviews to help you make the best buying decisions to keep your solo sex life buzzing along, or to spice things up for couples (or thruples or etc, etc, etc.) who may be experiencing some boredom in the … Read more...
I Used the Ninja Foodi to Make a Rack of BBQ Ribs, and They Were Delicious
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Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Cooker | $119 | Amazon Read more...
We're not sure how Twitter was hacked. But it's a good idea to turn on 2FA anyway.
Twitter One Google
200+Mashable / 5h
In case you haven't heard, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Apple, and other public figures and companies were victims of a major hack by scammers asking for bitcoin. So, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to remind you to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your own Twitter account. When you enable 2FA, you'll have to enter a password and an additional code to
Someone registered the domain for that Bitcoin address from the big Twitter hack
Bill Gates Bitcoin
54Mashable / 5h
Were you frantically searching the Bitcoin address that was being used to scam Twitter users on Wednesday? You know, the one that all those hacked verified accounts — from Barack Obama to Elon Musk — were tweeting out? bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh. That one. Well, while you were following along to see who would be the next big, verified Twitter user to get their account compromised,
Twitter temporarily disabled tweets from verified accounts
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
100+Engadget / 6h
In an effort to prevent more hacked accounts from posting crypto scams , Twitter has apparently chosen to disable tweets from verified accounts (Update 8:35pm ET: They’re no longer disabled). Though the company has not yet confirmed this to us, Engadget staffers have experienced this with our own verified accounts. At the same time, we were able to tweet using our unverified accounts. Other users
VC Brad Feld has a new book — and some advice — for startups trying to deal with the unknowable
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Brad Feld, the longtime investor and founder of both Foundry Group in Boulder, Colorado, and Techstars , the now-global accelerator program, has a new book coming out next week called “The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.” In it, he and co-author Ian Hathaway offer some advice about how to make burgeoning startup communities as powerful as possible now that they exist
Fortnite’s rare Golden Mushroom disabled after disappointing players
SlashGear / 6h
Epic Games has disabled the rarest item in Fortnite, the mythical Golden Mushroom that few people have ever (publicly) found. Unlike the other mushrooms in the game, this ultra-rare item is a shimmering gold color and very hard to find, presumably bestowing the person who finds it with full health and shields. This wasn’t the case earlier this month, however, … Continue reading
American Airlines Sent 24,285 WARN Act Notices Today – Who’s Getting Them, What’s Being Offered
27View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines told employees today that revenue was down 80% in June and they believe that's "better than others in the industry." And they shared that "demand for air travel is slowing again." As a result they have to be prepared to slim down staff once government payroll subsidies run out October 1. They believe they will have 20,000 too many employees at that point, but they're sending out
Twitter stock slides after-hours amid scramble to contain high-profile account hacks
Bill Gates Bitcoin
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Twitter’s stock slid as much as 4% in after-hours trading as the company tried to swat down hackers that had taken over the accounts of multiple high-profile users. Accounts belonging to Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kanye West, Joe Biden, Warren Buffet, Apple and many others had their accounts compromised Wednesday afternoon, all posting tweets directing users to a Bitcoin scam. The scam
GoHealth’s shares dip after upsized IPO
100+TechCrunch / 6h
On the heels of nCino’s blockbuster debut, GoHealth’s public offering proved a more sedate affair, at least when comparing the two companies’ initial trading days. GoHealth priced above its anticipated IPO range , selling more shares than initially planned in the process. By vending 43.5 million shares at $21 apiece — $1 per share more than the top of its preceding $18 to $20 range, and four mill
Virgin Galactic brings on Disney Parks leader Michael Colglazier as new CEO
Michael Colglazier Disney
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Virgin Galactic is shuffling its uppermost leadership ahead of the private space tourism company’s commercial service launch: It just announced Michael Colglazier, who had been president and managing director of Disney Parks International, will join as the new Virgin Galactic CEO, replacing George Whitesides, who will assume the newly created position of chief space officer. Whitesides said on Tw
Navistar teams up with TuSimple to produce self-driving trucks by 2024
Navistar TuSimple 2024
92TechCrunch / 6h
Navistar and TuSimple deepened their two-year relationship on Wednesday, announcing plans to develop and begin producing autonomous semi trucks by 2024. The strategic partnership includes Navistar taking an undisclosed stake in self-driving trucks startup TuSimple. The plan is to move away from retrofitting the Navistar International commercial trucks that TuSimple currently uses and instead deve
Verizon Said Its 5G Network Is Huge. Then Reality Hit
Verizon 5 5G Airtel
47Gizmodo / 6h
Last year, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said its millimeter-wave 5G coverage would only be available in select areas instead of nationwide, clarifying that the company would use high-frequency millimeter waves “as far as [they’re] economically sustainable.” But that didn’t stop the company from falsely implying its… Read more...
Breaking: American Airlines warns as many as 20,000 could lose jobs
100+The Points Guy / 6h
American Airlines sent a letter to 25,000 employees July 15 notifying them they may not be needed come fall. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal . American said as many as 20,000 employees could lose their jobs. That would be as much as 29% of front-line workers. Previous layoffs including administrators and mangers led to 5,000 job cuts. It comes exactly one week after United
American Airlines: Up To 25,000 Employees May Lose Their Jobs Unless We Get More Government Subsidies
35View from the Wing / 6h
Today American is sending WARN Act notices to about 25,000 employees, but they want those employees to lobby for more federal government subsidies to stay on payroll. Continue reading ...
A Twitter Hacking Spree Hits Elon Musk, Obama, Apple, and More
2KWired / 6h
An unprecedented “security incident” has rocked Twitter—and scammers are making off with huge amounts of bitcoin.
Musk, Obama, Biden, Bezos, Gates—bitcoin scam hits Twitter in coordinated blitz
Musk Bill Gates Twitter
400+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) Twitter accounts of the rich and famous—including Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Joe Biden—were simultaneously hijacked on Wednesday and used to push cryptocurrency scams. As of 3:58 PM California time, one wallet address used to receive victim’s digital coin had received more than $118,000, though it wasn't clear all of it came from people
Microsoft Outlook on Web finally gets Google Calendar integration
Microsoft Outlook Android
SlashGear / 7h
Microsoft’s online email service Outlook on Web has been updated with support for integration with Google Calendar, according to the company, making it a little more useful for those who mostly rely on Google’s ecosystem. The new feature is limited to Outlook work accounts at this time, which can now be linked with Google Calendars or a personal Outlook.com account … Continue reading
Overwatch League's online-only playoffs start on September 3rd
Overwatch Blizzard
36Engadget / 7h
If something is working, don't fix it. That's the approach Blizzard is taking to Overwatch League's upcoming playoffs , which will start on September 3rd. After the success of its May Melee and Summer Showdown series, OWL is once again adopting a high-stakes tournament format for its final competition of the year. All 20 OWL teams will take part in the playoffs. OWL Vice President Jon Spector tol
Daily Crunch: Google backs India’s Reliance Jio
Google India Reliance Jio
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Reliance Jio continues to add billions of dollars to its bank account, Apple scores a tax victory in Europe and researchers test a system for undersea Wi-Fi (with lasers!). Here’s your Daily Crunch for July 15, 2020. Google invests $4.5 billion in India’s Reliance Jio Platforms Another giant tech company has invested in India’s largest telecom , following Facebook’s investment a couple of months
Hit hard by the pandemic, this storied cruise line will lose 29% of its ships
1KThe Points Guy / 7h
One of the world’s most storied cruise lines is significantly shrinking in size as it manages the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic . Seattle-based Holland America on Wednesday announced that four of its 14 ships would leave its fleet in the coming months. The vessels include the line’s three oldest vessels — Maasdam, Veendam and Rotterdam. All were built in the 1990s and carry 1,258 to 1,404
Hackers take over major Twitter accounts to peddle Bitcoin scam
Bill Gates Bitcoin
22SlashGear / 7h
Several prominent Twitter accounts were apparently hacked today in a widespread attempt to spread a cryptocurrency scam. It’s unclear the full scope of the security breach, but at least several accounts, including ones belonging to Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple, Uber, Coinbase, and Bitcoin, were used to publish tweets containing a link to a crypto scam website encouraging the public … Continue rea
Benchmark-backed Optimizely confirms it has laid off 15% of staff
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Optimizely , a San Francisco-based startup that popularized the concept of A/B testing, has laid off 15% of its staff, the company confirmed in a statement to TechCrunch. The layoff impacts around 60 people, and those laid off were given varied levels of severance. Each employee was given six months of COBRA and was allowed to keep their laptops. “As with so many other businesses globally, Optimi
A fish with thick lips and teeth has the internet disturbed
500+Mashable / 7h
Listen: We're all a little bored and going a little stir-crazy, what with much of the world locked down amid a global pandemic. So yes, people did get really fascinated with a fish that had nice lips. Specifically, people really enjoyed this lipped and toothed fish posted by the Twitter user Raff_Nasir earlier in July. "Her lips are hotter than mine," the tweet reads in Indonesian. bibir dia lagi
Best security camera: keep an eye on your home from your smartphone
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We've collected together all of the best smart security cameras for keeping your house safe when you're not around.
Gates, Musk and Other Top Tech Figures Get Twitter Accounts Hacked
Bill Gates Bitcoin
13KNYT > Technology / 7h
In a major show of force, hackers breached some of the site’s most prominent accounts, a Who’s Who of Americans in politics, entertainment and tech.
Someone Apparently Just Hacked Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos and Kanye West
1KFuturism / 7h
God Mode Someone appears to have hacked the Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Kanye West and a dazzling array of other celebrities, business magnates, politicians and other public figures. They even somehow accessed the account of Apple, which has never tweeted before. The accounts are all posting similar messages, which promise that if you send bitco
Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X: will it be worth the upgrade?
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Choosing between today’s most powerful console and the next-generation Xbox? Use our Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X comparison to see whether it'll be worth the upgrade.
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, and watchOS 6.2.8
Apple Ios 13.6 6.2.8
100+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max running iOS 13. (credit: Samuel Axon ) Today, Apple released software updates for all of its platforms, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. The updates should be rolling out to users around the world throughout the day. In general, the updates are fairly small in scope. As usual, iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.
Major US Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Bill Gates Bitcoin
9KBBC News - Technology / 7h
"We all feel terrible this happened," said Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after the widespread hack.
The TPG tip that helped this reader earn $10k in 4 years
The Points Guy / 7h
Here at The Points Guy, we’re not just fanatical about traveling or points and miles. We’re also big proponents of personal finance, whether it’s through maximizing each dollar spent with the right credit card for rewards, or from earning cash back through online shopping portals . That’s why we were thrilled to hear from Paul H., a Tampa-based TPG reader who has earned more than $10,000 in cash
Understand the Cons of Living Abroad Before You Move
100+Lifehacker / 7h
I’m a world traveler and a proud ex-pat, and I’ve lived outside of the U.S. for years. This means people often come to me for advice about moving abroad. One of them that comes up most often is pretty straightforward: “What are some of the downsides?” Let’s review. Read more...
Best smart home devices 2020: get comfy with smart lighting, heating and more
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Your house can easily get an upgrade with new gadgets rather than a fresh coat of paint. Here are our top smart home suggestions.
Here’s Nissan’s next electric crossover, on sale in 2021 for $40,000
Nissan Ariya EV Leaf
42Ars Technica / 7h
This is the Nissan Ariya, a new electric crossover which goes on sale later next year. [credit: Nissan ] A charismatic CEO with a penchant for the dramatic, and a bold plan to build the world's first mass-market electric vehicle. You probably think I'm talking about Tesla, but years before the Model S turned a wheel, Nissan tried to conquer that ground with its Leaf battery EV. OK, that CEO is go
Amazon’s Echo Buds are overheating, so you should update your software now
Amazon Alexa Echo Buds
48Mashable / 8h
Amazon would like Echo Buds owners to avoid catastrophe. If you happen to own a pair of the wireless earbuds Amazon released last September, go ahead and check your inbox. Per Android Central , Amazon sent a message to Echo Buds owners imploring them to download the latest software update as soon as possible. The reason? They might get way too hot while they charge. "We recently determined that i
Climate Change Made the Heat Wave Roasting Siberia 600 Times More Likely
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists have found evidence that climate change was behind the relentless heat wave that stuck over Siberia this year. Read more...
Ultra-cheap Windows Home 10 hybrid PC gets faster with new CPU
Kano Microsoft Home 10
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Kano’s 2nd Generation Windows 10 PC features a new SoC and comes pre-installed Kano’s Software Studio that connects computing to practical projects, history, and the arts.
Passengers Attack 3 Gate Agents When Spirit Airlines Flight Is Delayed
500+View from the Wing / 8h
Three Spirit Airlines passengers were arrested for attacking three of the carrier’s employees during a delay of Spirit flight WN1004 from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia on Tuesday. The employees all “suffered minor injuries” after the three passengers in the gate area hit staff with “phones, shoes, full water bottles, metal boarding signs and fast food.” The employees “were also punched and kick
The 10 Best Pirates Who Sailed the Cinematic Seas
53Gizmodo / 8h
It’s time to grab a shoulder of rum and sit down to hear the tale of a group of pirates , who sailed the open seas ( and air ) in search of fame, adventure, and of course a buttload of cash. These are our top 10 pirates we’ve seen on film so far. Enjoy, or walk the plank! Read more...
This online course sale could help you launch your dream business
32Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get help turning your ideas into dollars with The Entrepreneur and Business Skills bundle for $29.97, a 98% savings as of July 15. Do you regularly come up with brilliant ideas for businesses you never follow through with? What's holding you back? The trick is knowing the best strategies to not only launch your business idea into the stratosphere but also keep it profitable and competitive
Lawsuits allege Microsoft, Amazon and Google violated Illinois facial recognition privacy law
100+TechCrunch / 8h
In a set of new lawsuits, two Illinois residents argue that three tech giants violated state laws prohibiting the use of personal biometric data without permission. Illinois residents Steven Vance and Tim Janecyk allege that images of their faces appeared in IBM’s “Diversity in Faces” database without their consent and were used to train facial recognition systems at Amazon, Microsoft and Google’
How to Safely Pack Your Jewelry for Travel
32Lifehacker / 8h
I used to throw all my jewelry into a pouch and shove it in my suitcase, but that—no surprise—turned out to be the worst way to store my necklaces and bracelets. I’d show up at my destination with a tangled knot and not enough patience or time to spend untangling them. Here are some tips to help you avoid the mess I… Read more...
These new Bronco details prove Ford is paying attention
2021 Ford Bronco Four
34SlashGear / 8h
A much-loved nameplate may get the new Bronco through the door, but Ford’s new truck is counting on thoughtful details to win over buyers in its competitive segment. Announced this week after years of speculation, the 2021 Bronco promises to combine a tough, no-nonsense platform with sort of attention to detail that gives a modern SUV an edge. Goodbye roof, … Continue reading
Find Out Which Surveillance Methods Your Local Police Department Uses
400+Lifehacker / 8h
Recent weeks have brought increased scrutiny to police departments’ policies and practices as well as a reckoning over police brutality , surveillance and lack of accountability. It’s worth knowing that, even if you live in a seemingly sleepy town, your local police department is likely engaging in some type of… Read more...
StackHawk, the Denver-based bug-detecting service, hires developer of open-source project Zed Attack Proxy
100+TechCrunch / 8h
StackHawk , the Denver-based software startup offering service to detect and fix security bugs, is doubling down on its support for the popular open-source OWASP Zed Attack Proxy web app security scanner by bringing on board its founder, Simon Bennetts. At StackHawk, Bennetts will continue to focus on the development of the open-source project, which the company said is among the world’s most fre
Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Joe Biden accounts push crypto scam after major Twitter hack
Musk Bill Gates Twitter
100+Mashable / 8h
No, sending your bitcoin to a random digital address will not magically result in twice as much bitcoin being sent back to you. And yet, the verified Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, big tech companies, and major cryptocurrency exchanges were all promising that very thing Wednesday in what appears to be yet another iteration of the oldest scam in the relatively young crypto-scam book. Twitter accou
Details on SpaceX Starlink beta emerge along with photos of user terminals
SpaceX Starlink Musk
200+Ars Technica / 8h
As SpaceX readies beta-testing for its Starlink broadband service, Internet users have dug into the Starlink website and found new details on the upcoming beta tests and images of the user terminals that will be installed outside customers' homes. Reddit users yesterday said they did some data mining of the Starlink support website and main site, uncovering an FAQ about the beta trials, terms of
This Star Appears to Have Survived a Supernova
100+Futurism / 8h
A white dwarf star was sent hurtling through the Milky Way at more than half a million miles per hour after experiencing a “partial supernova.” White dwarves are extremely dense, Earth-sized cores that are left over after a star has depleted all its fuel and shed its outer layers. Astronomers believe the white dwarf in question, dubbed SDSS J1240+6710, was once part of a binary star system, the B
Understand the Cons of Living Abroad Before You Move
20Lifehacker / 8h
I’m a world traveler and a proud ex-pat, and I’ve lived outside of the U.S. for years. This means people often come to me for advice about moving abroad. One of them that comes up most often is pretty straightforward: “What are some of the downsides?” Let’s review. Read more...
Apple, Biden, Gates, Musk and other high-profile Twitter accounts hacked in crypto scam
4KTechCrunch / 8h
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were simultaneously hacked on Wednesday by attackers who used the accounts — some with millions of followers — to spread a cryptocurrency scam. @bitcoin , @ripple , @coindesk , @coinbase and @binance were among the accounts hacked with the same message: “We have partnered with CryptoForHealth and are giving back 5000 BTC to the community,” followed by a l
Prototype Roller Coaster That Makes Riders Do Barrel Rolls Is a Next-Generation Puke Factory
91Gizmodo / 8h
As with almost everything, the roller coaster wars, where theme parks across the country try to top each other with wilder attractions every Summer, were put on hold for 2020. But that hasn’t stopped coaster designers from continuing to toy with the laws of physics. If you love to spend your weekends vomiting, the Axis Read more...
Carry your cutlery wherever you go with this eco-friendly set — Future Blink
36Mashable / 9h
The Pebble comes with a fork, knife, spoon, straw, and chopsticks all made from recycled CD’s and DVD’s. Read more... More about Food , Environment , Eco Friendly , Mashable Shopping , and Future Blink
Mobvoi's New TicKasa Headphones Bring ANC to Your Ears for $130
Mobvoi TicKasa ANC
How-To Geek / 9h
Mobvoi, the company behind TicPod true wireless earbuds, is back with another set of headphones. But this time, the TicKasa headphones go over your ear, not in them. With it comes better sound quality and Active Noise Canceling, for $130. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Liteboxer is a Rhythm Boxing Trainer That'll K.O. Your Wallet
How-To Geek / 9h
Liteboxer is a new digital boxing trainer that combines workouts with rhythm games, like Beat Saber. With a price of $1,495, however, the class-driven punching bag will likely land a serious uppercut to your bank account, on top of a mandatory monthly subscription for lessons. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Update Your Echo Buds Firmware to Avoid an Overheating Hazard
Amazon Alexa Echo Buds
34How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon is emailing Echo Buds owners to warn of an overheating risk while charging. According to the email, which was first reported by Android Central, a quick firmware update will resolve the overheating issue. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
OPPO's New 125W Tech Can Fully Charge a Phone in 20 Minutes
20How-To Geek / 9h
OPPO may not be one a household name in the U.S., but it builds phones that rival the Galaxy S20 and smartwatches that are, shall we say, inspired by the Apple Watch. The company is also a pioneer in fast charging tech and is behind OnePlus’s Dash charging. Now the company says it can charge a phone in 20 minutes. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
In the Mosh Pit of Streaming Services, NBC's Peacock is Shoved on All Sides
NBC Peacock Roku Android
44How-To Geek / 9h
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a major media company is launching a new streaming television service, backed by its library of exclusive content, but debuting to a market full of customers wary of increasingly expensive streaming TV shows and movies. This week—today, in fact—it’s Peacock, from NBCUniversal. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Brydge Unveils New Vertical Docks for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
32How-To Geek / 9h
Brydge is refreshing its Vertical Dock lineup with a series of new, one-handed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air docking stations. The refreshed Vertical Docks for the 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro are available today for $170, with 13-inch Air and 16-inch Pro versions slated for release in October. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Find Out Which Apps and Websites You're Most Addicted To
57Lifehacker / 9h
Where does all your time go? At least when it comes to the hours you spend on your phone and your computer, this isn’t a rhetorical question. There are plenty of tools out there will track and monitor your time automatically, telling you exactly which apps and sites are sucking up your precious minutes. Read more...
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick revealed with Android TV and built-in Chromecast
Xiaomi 5 Android TV
20SlashGear / 9h
The previously leaked Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has been officially announced alongside a number of other products from the Chinese company. The Android TV stick is expected to be available in both 1080p and 4K resolutions, but Xiaomi has only introduced the Full HD version at this time, leaving consumers to speculate about the anticipated 4K model. As with other … Continue reading
This Scientist Spends His Time Predicting the End of the World
200+Futurism / 9h
Planning Ahead Columbia University’s Jeffrey Schlegelmilch may have one of the coolest jobs in science — or the most depressing, depending on your vantage point. As director of the university’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Schlegelmilch spends a lot of time thinking about the end of the world , as he discussed in a recent university blog . In a cruel twist of irony, he was reviewing
Mozilla’s $5-a-Month VPN Could Be Worth a Shot
Mozilla VPN Android
23Gizmodo / 9h
Mozilla, the privacy and security nonprofit and maker of the Firefox browser, is launching its very own VPN. Read more...
How to Automatically Transfer Your 401(k) Money When You Change Jobs
68Lifehacker / 9h
Changing jobs often involves a list of steps to ease the transition. One step, which often gets overlooked, is moving the money from your old company’s 401(k). As you prepare for your new gig, you may push the task to the back burner—and forget about it until years later. Or worse, you may choose to cash out your… Read more...
This smart mask can translate 8 different languages
52Mashable / 9h
Donut Robotics designed C-MASK, a wifi-enabled mask that can translate Japanese into 8 languages. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Face Mask , Translator , Social Distancing , and Future Blink
Oh No, Microsoft, Don't Mess With Notepad and Paint
34Gizmodo / 9h
Microsoft just can’t catch a break with all its updates that seem to cause more problems. The company rolled out a Windows 10 update yesterday which fixed a major DNS security flaw (and a few other things ), but in the process might have removed Notepad, Paint, or WordPad for some users if they were updating to version… Read more...
Vodafone's Curve is a GPS tracker to help find lost items
100+Engadget / 9h
Vodafone now has its own tracker known as Curve, meant to help you keep track of personal items like keys, phones and even pets, the company announced today. The cellular carrier seems to be emulating Tile with its offering of a Bluetooth tracking device, but takes the product a couple steps further by also giving it GPS, WiFi and cellular capabilities. The average person loses four items per mon
Learn music theory through this interactive device — Future Blink
64Mashable / 9h
Theoryboard is a MIDI controller that is designed to simplify music theory for songwriters and producers. Read more... More about Tech , Music , Mashable Video , Instruments , and Future Blink
Take 55% off of This Exclusive Blendtec Blender Bundle
20Lifehacker / 9h
Blendtec Blender With Blendfresh Powder | $229 | MorningSave | Use Code KINJAFS Read more...
Hollywood Stays Away From Facebook Ad Boycott
Facebook YouTube Hollywood
100+NYT > Technology / 9h
The entertainment business is a big advertiser but has been noticeably silent as other industries protest the social network’s handling of hate speech.
Generative algorithms are redefining the intersection of software and music
100+TechCrunch / 9h
What if you could mix and match different tracks from your favorite artists, or create new ones on your own with their voices? This could become a reality sooner than later, as AI models similar to the ones used to create computer-generated art images and embed deepfakes in videos are being increasingly applied to music. The use of algorithms to create music is not new. Researchers used computer
Tilting Point acquires FTX Games and Plamee Studios’ assets
100TechCrunch / 9h
Game publisher Tilting Point announced today that it has made its third acquisition in eight months, buying games, key employees and “most of the assets” from FTX Games and Plamee Studios — both previously owned by Playtech, which will be focusing on its gaming and sports betting software moving forward. Plamee previously developed Narcos: Cartel Wars, which has supposedly made $60 million in rev
Washing Your Hands Is Still Important
100+Lifehacker / 9h
Remember those early days of the pandemic, when the most talked-about ways of avoiding COVID-19 were washing your hands and not touching your face? Although we know more now about masks and potentially airborne transmission , I hope you haven’t stopped washing your hands. Read more...
Amazon Influencer Program opens to live streamers for broadcasting to Amazon Live
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Amazon is giving live streamers a new way to earn commissions on purchases of products showcased in their streams. The company is today adding live streaming to its existing Amazon Influencer Program, which before today, allowed social media influencers to earn money by pointing fans to their favorite Amazon products through posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The Influencer Progra
Gmail for G Suite gets deep integrations with Chat, Meet, Rooms and more
Google Gmail Microsoft
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Google is launching a major update to its G Suite productivity tools today that will see a deep integration of Gmail, Chat, Meet and Rooms on the web and on mobile, as well as other tools like Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides. This integration will become available in the G Suite early adopter program, with a wider roll-out coming at a later time. The G Suite team has been working on this projec
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins mobile publisher Rogue Games as an advisor
62Engadget / 9h
When former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé announced he was retiring last year , it turns out he didn't plan to stay out of the spotlight completely. Following his appointment to Gamestop's board of directors earlier this year, the former executive is taking on an advisory role with Rogue Games (via Windows Central ). While not exactly a household name, the firm has published titl
Solar panel recycling has a long way to go, and silicon may be the key
56Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Oregon DOT / Flickr ) Solar energy is really starting to get its wings, with utility and residential installation growing at a rapid clip. While these systems generally operate for two or three decades, there inevitably comes a time to take photovoltaic panels down for replacement. What happens then has a lot to say about solar's long-term bottom line. The opportunity is there to
How to Block Your MacBook's Webcam Without Using an External Cover
MacBook Apple Amazon
53Lifehacker / 10h
Covering your webcam is one of the oldest privacy tips around, but some MacBook owners have made the unfortunate discovery that third-party camera covers can damage your laptop when you try to shut it. Many of these coverings are bulky enough that a MacBook can’t close all the way, and the excess pressure they put on… Read more...
These are our favorite space movies
48Mashable / 10h
How can we choose just one? We share some of our picks for the best space movies you have to see. Read more... More about Space , Movies , Mashable Video , Contact , and Alien
HyperX's Alloy Origins Core Mechahical Keyboard Has ALL the RGB, Now $20 Off
28Gizmodo / 10h
HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Keyboard | $70 | Amazon Read more...
Mood-Altering ‘Euphoric Beverages’ Are the Alcohol-Free Drinks We’ve Been Waiting For
Futurism / 10h
There have always been lots of reasons to drink alcohol , and the events of 2020 have only added to that list. But one of the biggest reasons for people drink is to enhance a sense of social connection with others. For many people, that benefit alone is worth the negative side-effects associated with drinking, like hangovers or loss of control. But over time, it can also seem as if alcohol is pro
Bring Your Grilling Game Into The 21st Century With A Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Bluetooth Sena Wireless
67Futurism / 10h
Fans of The Jetsons (and, presumably, readers of Futurism) are familiar with the science-fiction concept of perfect food at the touch of a button. And while we might still be a long way off from using a re-hydrating device to make a flawlessly cooked steak, technology is working it’s way to the grill. And one prime example of this is the MEATER+ meat thermometer and Bluetooth repeater, which brin
Newly-Discovered Bacteria Can Eat Metal as Food
500+Futurism / 10h
Metal Mouth A newly-discovered bacteria is capable of gobbling up the metal manganese and use it as a source of nutrition. Jared Leadbetter, an environmental microbiologist at Caltech, found the bacteria almost purely by chance after he left glassware to soak in tapwater after conducting experiments with manganese. The next day, according to a university press release , he found the instruments c
Fasting diet study reveals ideal duration for fat loss
32SlashGear / 10h
Fasting, particularly intermittent fasting, has become a popular dieting protocol for those looking to lose weight. Many different fasting schedules and methods exist, but questions remain over which are ideal for burning fat. Researchers with the University of Illinois at Chicago sought an answer to this, reporting in a new study that two fasting diets in particular can be used … Continue readin
Snap debuts a 13-week remote program to help developers create deeper Snap Kit integrations
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Snap debuted its developer platform two years ago, and though it has amassed several hundred integrations inside third-party apps, the company is still looking to scale deeper relationships with the developers on Snap Kit. Today, the social media company announced Yellow Collabs. The remote 13-week program allows companies to dive deeper into integrating their apps with Snap Kit with a number of
When Updating Your Nintendo Switch, Update Your Joy-Cons Too
400+Lifehacker / 10h
Nintendo, I love you, but you’re the worst company in the world for product updates. Take the Nintendo Switch, for example: It receives updates on a fairly regular basis; that’s not the problem. But Nintendo doesn’t always spell out what it’s updating when there’s a new version of your Switch’s operating system to… Read more...
Write That Facebook Comment, Then Delete It
Facebook YouTube Hollywood
1KGizmodo / 10h
For years, we’ve all been trying to quit Facebook. Science tells us we should , and maybe some of us even managed to do so —at least until the pandemic dragged us back as all regular social interaction, not to mention church services and Zumba classes, moved online. Even if you can’t quite quit Facebook (though if you… Read more...
Amazon updates Echo Buds to fix overheating issue
Amazon Alexa Echo Buds
75Engadget / 10h
Amazon is asking Echo Buds owners to update the firmware on their true wireless device ASAP. First reported by Android Central , the company emailed users today (July 15th) to alert them of a potential safety issue with the buds. Amazon says it “determined in very rare cases it is possible for the Echo Buds to overheat while in the charging case.” The company says it has already released a softwa
Take your chef game outdoors with awesome outdoor kitchen appliances from AJ Madison
500+Mashable / 10h
Summer isn’t cancelled — it’s just different this year. With time on your hands and temps getting hotter, you may be spending lots of quality time in your yard or outdoor space. With the right gear and a little creativity, you can optimize your outdoor space for entertaining or relaxing with dinner and drinks. Here are ten workhorses that go way beyond the grill. Outdoor pizza oven Image: aj madi
Transform Your Kitchen and Save Up to 25% on Dash Toasters, Blenders, Air Fryers, and More
20Lifehacker / 10h
Up to 25% off Dash Kitchen Appliances | Amazon Gold Box Read more...
Zoom Just Made a $600 Tablet Just for Using Zoom Because That's the Particular Version of Hell We're Living Through Right Now
Zoom DTEN One Home
300+Gizmodo / 10h
Zoom, the de facto pandemic video-conferencing software company of choice, is getting into the hardware game. Today, the company announced the Zoom For Home—DTEN ME, a 27-inch tablet that comes with Zoom pre-installed. It’s $600. Read more...
Like an automotive Voltron, FCA and PSA join to make Stellantis
Chrysler PSA Stellantis
SlashGear / 10h
Fiat Chrysler and the Peugeot roup have announced the name of their upcoming merger, and while the deal hasn’t closed yet it does give you time to practice saying Stellantis until it doesn’t sound entirely weird. The new name will be “used exclusively at the Group level,” the two automaker behemoths say, as the new corporate brand for the 50:50 … Continue reading
How to do remote work right, from the teams that know it best
84TechCrunch / 10h
What are the most important things to get right about remote work? What needs to be prioritized? With more and more teams being thrown headfirst into remote work, I spent a few weeks talking with some of the people who know the topic better than just about anyone: the founders and execs who’ve put countless hours into making remote work … work. Some of these companies — like GitLab, Doist, Zapier
A Flight Attendant Reacts To Receiving A WARN Act Notice
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
OnePlus Nord pre-orders up for 24 hours: How they’ll convince you
OnePlus Nord Carl Pei
SlashGear / 10h
If you’ve been following the OnePlus Nord release story for the last few months, you might be interested in owning the device. It’s a low-cost smartphone with features that seem to be far more elite than the phone’s price would imply. It’s a simple proposition, and the OnePlus method for enticing your cash in advance of the device’s full “reveal” … Continue reading
5 Disney World changes I hope are permanent
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Disney World was closed for nearly four months before reopening in the midst of a pandemic . During the longest closure in the park’s 49-year history, the iconic destination made many operational and logistical adjustments that resulted in a very different theme park guest experience when the gates were officially unlocked on July 11. Cases of COVID-19 are much more prevalent in Florida now than
Go Behind the Scenes of 'Floor Is Lava'
78Lifehacker / 10h
If you haven’t spent your summer watching people bounce off volcanic rocks and disappear into boiling pits of lava, you have been missing out on one of life’s few pleasures these days. Floor Is Lava is the big budget version of the game every kid inexplicably makes up in their own living room, jumping from footstool… Read more...
Just Collect Less Data, Period.
100+NYT > Technology / 10h
Every company wants the biggest data stockpile possible. We need unilateral data disarmament.
Facebook will debunk coronavirus rumors in its COVID-19 info center
200+Engadget / 10h
Facebook is taking another step to fight misinformation about COVID-19. The company is adding a new section to the coronavirus information center called “Facts About COVID-19.” The new feature “will debunk common myths about the pandemic, like rumors that drinking bleach will cure the virus (it won't),” Mark Zuckerberg shared in a Facebook post . Zuckerberg also said the company will expand its P
The Umbrella Academy's Season 2 Time Jump Into the Past Is Also a Major Step Forward
100+Gizmodo / 10h
At first glance, the plot of Umbrella Academy ’s upcoming second season might seem as if it were torn right out of the pages of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s second volume of the Dark Horse comic . After narrowly avoiding an apocalypse , the Hargreeves siblings all become entangled in a series of events leading up to the… Read more...
Released: iOS 13.6 adds iPhone digital car key plus new Health symptoms
SlashGear / 11h
Apple has released iOS 13.6, bringing support for its new digital car key tech, as well as boosting new symptom categories in the Health app. Intended for those iPhone owners who aren’t already experimenting with the iOS 14 public beta, iOS 13.6 also adds support for the new features of Apple News, such as professionally narrated stories from Apple News+. … Continue reading
Leaving the $3.2 billion portfolio he helped build at IndieBio, Arvind Gupta joins Mayfield to create the Genesis Consortium
92TechCrunch / 11h
Arvind Gupta, the founder and head of IndieBio , is leaving the accelerator whose portfolio he helped build into a $3.2 billion life sciences powerhouse, to join the venture capital fund Mayfield . The move is a signal both of Mayfield’s increasing commitment to invest in a thesis around human and planetary health, and of the growing importance of bio-engineering in the world of emerging technolo
Apple News rolls out Audio Stories, bolsters local news lineup
Apple News Today Daily
SlashGear / 11h
Today, Apple is rolling out some interesting features for Apple News and Apple News+ subscribers. Chief among these new features are audio stories, which will see Apple offering audio recordings of select long-form content from a variety of sources. On top of that, there’s also a new daily news briefing that all listeners will be able to check out, along … Continue reading
Apple's digital car keys arrive on iOS
Apple iPhone 12 14
100+Engadget / 11h
Apple rolled out its digital car key feature as part of today’s watchOS 6.2.8 update, as well as iOS 13.6, which dropped earlier in July. So, if you’ve bought a BMW since the start of the month, you may be able to gain entry just tapping your device against the vehicle’s exterior door handle. Initially announced at last month’s WWDC event , the feature allows users to remotely lock, unlock and st
A new Rx: AI for operations in health care
69MIT Technology Review / 11h
We may think of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care in terms of scientific advances, such as a cure for cancer or a science-fiction tricorder-like device. But in the real world, AI is making its initial impact in workflow and administrative tasks. That’s not to say AI technologies aren’t being used for genuinely exciting work in radiology, drug discovery, or to flag high-risk patients in
Someone Used Deepfake Tech to Invent a Fake Journalist
500+Futurism / 11h
Fake News Reuters reports that somebody used deepfake tech and a false name and biography to invent the persona of a journalist — and then got the sock puppet’s work published in several international newspapers. Whoever’s behind the operation — Reuters was not able to track them down — managed to publish six articles and editorials in the Jerusalem Post and the Times of Israel while posting as a
Miniature robotic camera backpack shows how beetles see the world
Tiny Camera Beetles
400+Engadget / 11h
After creating tiny sensor backpacks for bees , researchers from the University of Washington have built a more advanced model for beetles. Dubbed “a GoPro for beetles,” the robotic backpacks carry a tiny steerable camera that can stream video at 1 to 5 fps and pivot up to 60 degrees. On top of getting an interesting bugs-eye view of the world, the devices could power future biological studies an
Researchers Created Tiny Camera Backpacks for Beetles
400+Gizmodo / 11h
Every year, companies like GoPro manage to pack more and more functionality into smaller and smaller action cameras that are less obtrusive to wear. But a team of researchers from the University of Washington has managed to build a live-streaming wireless camera that’s so small even an insect can wear it. Read more...
14,000-Year-Old Poop Found in Oregon Cave Turns Out to Be Human
1KGizmodo / 11h
For archaeologists, ancient bones and stone tools are important lines of evidence, but sometimes the answers to our past can be found in piles of human poop, as an important new analysis shows. Read more...
Take Your PC to New Heights With $59 off Two Sticks of 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro RAM
40Gizmodo / 11h
CORSAIR Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (2 x 16GB) RAM | $148 | Newegg Read more...
Leak reveals details of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service beta program
SpaceX Starlink Musk
400+TechCrunch / 11h
SpaceX’s Starlink service appears to be getting very close, as the company sent out requests for specific address information to anyone who has registered interest in its beta program this week. Now, a leak initially discovered via the Starlink subreddit (via Business Insider ) has provided an early look at how the beta program will operate, and what is expected by SpaceX of anyone who takes part
Google may have been tracking your mobile apps without permission
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Mobile app users were being tracked by Google despite opting out.
Apple News adds audio stories and a daily podcast
Today 13.6 Apple News
61Engadget / 11h
Apple is adding a bunch more features to Apple News and News+ , including a greater focus on audio and local news. You’ll be able to listen to audio versions of some of the best feature and long-form stories on News+. Apple will produce around 20 of these audio stories each week with professional voice actors narrating them. If you’re reading a story that has an audio version and have to step out
Here’s a Map of the Surveillance Tech Police Are Using to Track You
400+Gizmodo / 11h
An abundance of reporting has confirmed that you’re not paranoid, Minority Report was nonfiction, and face paint isn’t just an art project. We hear about how law enforcement can match our faces with photos scraped from our social media profiles and monitor us through neighbors’ doorbells . The near-weekly updates send… Read more...
Samsung's Black Friday in July sale: 4K TV deals from Best Buy and Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Samsung's Black Friday in July sale includes incredible deals on Samsung's best-selling 4K and QLED TVs.
Annihilate Allergens and Destroy Dust With This Raycop Lite Vacuum (Refurbished) for Just $79
Lifehacker / 11h
Raycop Lite Allergen Vacuum (Refurbished) | $79 | Meh Read more...
Verizon’s 5G network is tiny—Verizon ads “falsely implied” it’s nationwide
Verizon 5 5G Airtel
200+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / A Verizon booth at Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles in September 2018. (credit: Verizon ) Verizon has reluctantly agreed to stop running ads that falsely imply the carrier's 5G mobile service is available throughout the United States. Verizon 5G makes heavy use of millimeter-wave signals that don't travel far and are easily blocked by walls and other obstacles. On top of th
More Than 40 Mayors Outline Their Vision for a Green Coronavirus Recovery
22Gizmodo / 11h
On Wednesday, mayors from around the world came together to announce how a plan for a just and green recovery from the three crises their constituents face: climate change, coronavirus, and racial inequality. Read more...
Best 4K camera 2020: the 10 top cameras for shooting movies
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Looking for a camera that likes shooting high-quality 4K video and stills? These are the top hybrids for every budget.
Here’s your chance to meet with Sequoia’s partners at TC Early Stage
100+TechCrunch / 11h
TC Early Stage is kicking off on July 21 & 22, which is just a few short days away, and we’re excited to be able to gather the most prominent experts in marketing, contract building, hiring and funding to help early-stage founders succeed. Consider it our version of a founder masterclass , where you can arm yourself with the tools and perspective to keep your business growing. We are going to hit
You can now use your American AAdvantage miles to upgrade your airport experience
22The Points Guy / 11h
American Airlines lets its premium cabin passengers pay for e xtra-special treatment via its Five Star Service offerings. And now, you can use your miles as a payment option. As first noted by Twitter user @xJonNYC and confirmed with the airline, American will now let you redeem AAdvantage miles for the base level Five Star Service. As usual, the buy-up is only available to those traveling in eit
How ancient cats lived on the brink of domestication
500+Ars Technica / 11h
Cats can transfer a variety of infections, including MRSA, toxoplasmosis, ringworm, and hookworm. (credit: Kaldari ) The ancestors of modern cats followed early farmers into Europe but weren't pets, according to a recent study. Nitrogen isotope ratios in the bones of six cats from Neolithic Poland suggest that these ancient cats hunted rodents that ate human farmers' crops, but they didn't eat qu
Write That Facebook Comment, Then Delete It
Facebook YouTube Hollywood
1KLifehacker / 11h
For years, we’ve all been trying to quit Facebook. Science tells us we should , and maybe some of us even managed to do so —at least until the pandemic dragged us back as all regular social interaction, not to mention church services and Zumba classes, moved online. Even if you can’t quite quit Facebook (though if you… Read more...
iOS 14 update breaks Pokemon GO, it’s not just you
SlashGear / 11h
Over the past few weeks, Pokemon GO on iOS Beta builds has been a bit of a mess. If you were an early updater for the iOS 14 Developer Beta, you likely found that Pokemon GO would no longer launch once you loaded said software. The nightmare for hardcore Pokemon GO trainers continued on from there. As of this week, … Continue reading
Audeze Penrose headset goes OTT for Xbox Series X, PS5
Audeze Penrose PS5
SlashGear / 12h
With a new console generation on the horizon, that means we’re sure to see a number of new accessories launch for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Audeze is getting the ball moving on that early, announcing its new Penrose wireless gaming headset today. The Penrose sounds like a pretty capable headset, but get ready to shell out some … Continue reading
Gmail redesign turns it into a one-stop productivity suite [Update: It’s official]
Google Gmail G Suite
100+Ars Technica / 12h
Gmail with tons of extra controls. There are now sections for "Mail," "Chat," "Rooms," and "Meet." [credit: Tahin Rahman ] It looks like big changes are coming to Gmail. Twitter user Tahin Rahman posted leaked slides (first spotted by 9to5Google ) detailing a merger between Gmail, Google Docs, Google Chat, and Google Meet that looks to be coming to the Web and mobile soon. Google's " Cloud Next 2
How to Take a Fingerprint
35Lifehacker / 12h
Traveling internationally requires a great deal of documentation and proof of identity, and that often includes getting fingerprinted. I’m a seasoned traveler, and I know I’m not the only one who has had to get their fingerprints taken more than once, both electronically and as ink on paper. The process can be… Read more...
Blockchain technology helps these farmers be more sustainable
72Mashable / 12h
Farmer Connect uses IBM blockchain technology to connect farmers, buyers, and consumers from the farm to the cup. Read more... More about Social Good , Mashable Video , Farming , Ibm , and Blockchain
Reddit finally supports native image galleries
81Engadget / 12h
Redditors will finally be able to share multiple images in a single post without leaving the site. Reddit is adding support for native image galleries, a long overdue feature that should be especially welcome news to photo-centric subreddits. Until now, Redditors who wanted to share multiple images in a single post had to rely on a third-party service like Imgur. That could make viewing multiple
‘Last Word’ is an RPG about the power of debate
83Engadget / 12h
Undertale is often hailed as revolutionary for how you don’t have to kill the monsters to advance in the game — you have the choice to befriend them, and the game builds on the tension created by trying to maintain a pacifist mindset in a world that has no problem murdering you . Last Word is most definitely not that. It’s an RPG where the option of killing anyone isn’t even on the table, because
Amazon warns Alexa Echo Buds earphones pose overheating safety risk
Amazon Alexa Echo Buds
300+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The company sent an email asking customers to check their earphone software has been updated.
Dick's Sporting Goods is having a huge flash sale with up to 50% off everything
45Mashable / 12h
Cabin fever is hitting especially hard this summer, so any reason to get outside and get active is a good one — but this one might be the best. Dick's Sporting Goods is currently running a massive one-day flash sale until 10 p.m PT on July 15, where you can save up to 50% on tons of outdoor and fitness equipment, including camping gear, paddle boards, roller skates, exercise machines, and much mo
The Marvel's Avengers beta hits PS4 first on August 7th
Marvel Avengers August
100+Engadget / 12h
It’s nearly time for The Avengers to assemble again. Crystal Dynamics has revealed the beta launch dates for Marvel’s Avengers, but not everyone will get their hands on it at the same time. Players who pre-ordered Marvel’s Avengers on PS4 will get beta access first on August 7th. A week later, the Xbox One and PC pre-order beta gets underway, as does an open beta on PS4. Then, on August 21st, the
Apple News adds new audio features, including a daily briefing, alongside expanded local coverage
Apple News Today Daily
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Apple News is getting a significant upgrade. The news aggregation app, which ships preinstalled on Apple devices, is introducing several new features for readers and premium subscribers, including audio stories, a daily audio briefing called “Apple News Today” and expanded local coverage. The audio briefing is somewhat of a competitor to Alexa’s Flash Briefing, which has become a popular way to c
Emergence’s Jason Green thinks some of the tech backlash is justified, but the B2B opportunities still outweigh the challenges
96TechCrunch / 12h
Jason Green, co-founder and partner at Emergence, is one of the leading VCs investing in enterprise startups at the moment. But even with the focus on B2B, many of their companies have become household names — Zoom, Yammer, Box and Salesforce among them. Now, we’re all living in a climate where everything has been turned upside down. Meetings are virtual, the future economy and collective health
Housekeeping: Estate Planning & Your Miles
25One Mile at a Time / 12h
Not to be morbid, but this is a question I get all the time. Miles and points are confusing enough, and when you add in the stress surrounding an unexpected (or even expected) death it can be difficult to understand options and make decisions. I first wrote this post in the weeks after my grandfather passed away, after a very challenging experience in trying to sort out his miles and points along
Mobvoi launches first noise-cancelling headphones to rival the Sony WH-1000XM3
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The Mobvoi TicKasa ANC Headphones are the company's first over-ear headphones.
Substack launches Defender, a program offering legal support to independent writers
100+TechCrunch / 12h
In the worlds of journalism and publishing, it’s fairly common for the wealthy to attempt to shut down reporting with legal threats. For those publishing on large platforms with plenty of resources, such challenges can be a massive headache. For independent writers and publishers, on the other hand, the consequences can be far more dire. Citing an example wherein a politician’s lawyers recently w
Sleek, sexy Brave New World is the crown jewel in Peacock’s launch offerings
98Ars Technica / 12h
Welcome to New London, a utopian society where everybody knows their place. [credit: YouTube/NBC Peacock ] A savage man ignites chaos in a seemingly perfect utopian society in Brave New World , the flagship original series on NBC's Peacock streaming service, which launches today. It's an adaptation of Aldous Huxley's classic dystopian novel of the same name, suitably updated for these 21st centur
Oppo Says Its New Power Brick Could Charge Your Phone in 13 Minutes
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Phone charging speeds have gotten pretty good over the last few years, but today, Oppo may have revealed what might be the fastest smartphone power brick in the world. Read more...
Alexa, Where Can I Get Up to 25% off an Echo Dot Smart Speaker?
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Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker | $40 | Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker With Clock | $45 | Amazon Read more...
Google Is Working on Tattoos That Turn Your Body Into a Touchpad
4KFuturism / 12h
New Ink Undeterred by its historic Google Glass flop , Google is still investing heavily in various oddball forms of wearable technology. Recent projects, according to CNET , include new mixed reality glasses, virtual reality controllers that let you feel the weight of virtual objects, and new smartwatches. But perhaps the most unusual is a high-tech temporary tattoo that basically turns your fle
Intel has something big coming on September 2 – but what could it be?
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The virtual event will showcase how Intel is 'pushing the boundaries of how we work and keep connected'
Plusnet's broadband deals now cost just £13.83 per month - the UK's lowest price
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Plusnet is going all out on its ADSL broadband deals, bringing prices right down to £13.83 a month.
A Bloody Mary Makes an Excellent Marinade
95Lifehacker / 12h
Bloody Marys, Caesars and Micheladas are delicious, but they can be perplexing to one’s palate. “Is this a drink?” or “Is it a cold soup?” and “Where is the line between the two?” are just a few questions I sometimes ask myself when consuming something from this family of drinks. It’s not unpleasant—I like a beverage… Read more...
With COVID Tests Flooding In, US Healthcare Systems Are Breaking Down
500+Futurism / 12h
With millions of COVID-19 test results flooding in, many healthcare systems around the US are drowning in paperwork. More than 3.4 million people have been confirmed to have caught the virus in the country — and that’s just those who tested positive. That kind of volume of tests comes with a massive uptick in paperwork as well. Many health departments simply can’t keep up with all that data. Outd
Apple won't have to pay multi-billion-dollar Ireland tax bill
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EU had argued Apple had received special treatment from Irish authorities .
EU Court: On Second Thought, Apple Doesn't Have to Pay That $15 Billion Irish Tax Bill
Apple EU Ireland European
300+Gizmodo / 12h
Apple is doing a victory dance today. The second-highest European Union court has overturned a decision that the Cupertino-based tech giant would have to pay $14.9 billion (€13 billion) in back ta
