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Virgin Galactic debuts design of future Mach 3 high-speed aircraft, signs deal with Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce VG Galactic 3
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Virgin Galactic is making strides towards its goal of creating high-speed commercial aircraft that operates a little closer to Earth than its existing passenger spacecraft. The company revealed the initial design of the commercial passenger airplane it’s creating that’s designed to fly at speeds in excess of Mach 3 – faster than the average cruising speed of around Mach 2 that the original Concor
University of Houston researchers create drawn-on-skin electronics
SlashGear / 23min
A researcher from the University of Houston has developed a new form of electronics known as drawn-on-skin electronics. The breakthrough allows multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn directly on the skin using an ink pen. The technique allows for the collection of precise motion artifact-free-health data. Movement has long been a problem with gathering high-quality health data from sens
The eBussy Electric Bus Has Infinite LEGO-Style Modular Configurations
60How-To Geek / 3h
German vehicle manufacturer ElectricBrands has announced the eBussy, an electric modular bus, available in 2021. With two chassis options and 10 modular body attachments, the eBussy can take on a variety of designs, like a bus, camper, pickup truck, station wagon, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Which PS4 accessories are compatible with PS5? Sony finally reveals all
Sony PS5 PlayStation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
Don't sell your PS4 accessories just yet, as most of them will work on PS5, with a few caveats to consider.
How to Get Started with Jest for JavaScript Unit Testing
How-To Geek / 8min
Jest is a framework for running “Unit Tests,” a way for you to test the individual functions and components from your codebase to ensure future commits don’t break something unexpected. We’ll show you how to set it up, and use it with a front-end framework like React. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Your Phone's Digital Zoom Sucks---It's Time to Get a Real Camera
How-To Geek / 8min
Phone makers have been crowing about the virtues of their cameras’ advanced zoom as of late. Some of them are better than others, but the cold hard truth is that a tiny mobile camera’s lenses just can’t replicate the zoom on even a decent point-and-shoot. If you want real zoom, you gotta step up to a real digital camera. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Sony explains how PS4 accessories will work on PS5
PlayStation Sony PS5
20Engadget / 13min
Sony has clarified how both PS5 and PS4 accessories will work with its next video game console. First, let's get the old DualShock 4 out of the way: it'll work with PS4 games that are backwards compatible on the PS5, but it can't be used for next-gen video games. The reason, Sony explained in a blog post, is that many PS5 games will be using the "new technologies and features" offered by the Dual
Ofcom confirms UK 5G auction for January 2021
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
Regulator seeks to avoid further delays to 5G process.
Facebook fights order to globally block accounts linked to Brazilian election meddling
80TechCrunch / 21min
Facebook has branded a legal order to globally block a number of Brazilian accounts linked to the spread of political disinformation targeting the country’s 2018 election as “extreme”, claiming it poses a threat to freedom of expression outside the country. The tech giant is simultaneously complying with the block order — beginning Saturday after it was fined by a Supreme Court judge for non-comp
Adobe’s plans for an online content attribution standard could have big implications for misinformation
91TechCrunch / 20min
Adobe’s work on technical solution to combat online misinformation at scale, still in its early stages, is taking some big steps toward its lofty goal of becoming an industry standard. The project was first announced last November, and now the team is out with a whitepaper going into the nuts and bolts about how its system, known as the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) , would work. Beyond t
Meet NXTVISION, TCL's TV technology finding its way to smartphone AMOLED screens
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22min
TCL delivers on its Display Greatness mission
Never Leave Your Charger at Home Again With This Cargo Backpack and Powerbank Combo for Just $20
Gizmodo / 38min
Cargo Backpack With Powerbank | $20 | Meh Read more...
Amex Offers: Save $60 On A $300+ InterContinental Stay
31One Mile at a Time / 43min
For those of you not familiar with Amex Offers , it’s a program available through most Amex 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 you’re eligi
What Poetry Means for Doctors and Patients During a Pandemic
77Wired / 43min
The poetry editor of The Journal of the American Medical Association talks about medicine, metaphor, and how literature can even improve patient outcomes.
American Airlines: Double Lifetime Elite Miles For Travel Through End Of Year
View from the Wing / 46min
American Airlines is running a promotion to earn double miles towards lifetime elite status with flying through end of the year. This isn't double redeemable miles, or double elite qualifying miles, this is just double credit towards earning 1 million, 2 million, or higher tiers of lifetime status. Here are some reasons they might choose lifetime elite status as an incentive, why American's lifet
Amex adds new payment options to Green, Gold and Platinum cards
The Points Guy / 46min
While most travel rewards cards fall into the “credit card” category — in that customers are issued a fixed line of credit and can carry a balance from month to month — there are a few exceptions . American Express issues a handful of popular cards, such as its flagship product, The Platinum Card® from American Express , the mid-tier American Express® Gold Card and the entry-level American Expres
The 7 Best Chromebooks for Every Budget (2020)
44Wired / 49min
WIRED Tested. If you're all in on Google services, these are our favorite ChromeOS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home.
How Do People Actually 'Die From Old Age'?
29Gizmodo / 49min
Thousands are currently engaged in solving the problem of death. Maybe they’ll succeed, and out of sheer boredom I’ll reread this sentence when I’m 900 years old, reflecting fondly on the first wasted century of my life. In the meantime, billions are going to die—some from disease, some in freak accidents, and a… Read more...
Amex Offers: Save $40 On A $200+ Kimpton Stay
75One Mile at a Time / 51min
For those of you not familiar with Amex Offers , it’s a program available through most Amex 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 you’re eligi
How to Remove Location Data When Sharing Photos on iPhone
How-To Geek / 50min
If you have Location Services enabled for the Camera app on your iPhone or iPad, every photo you take includes GPS info about where it was taken. Starting with iOS 13, though, you can choose to share photos without location data. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Survey reveals who's winning the delivery app wars: DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub
49Mashable / 51min
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many Americans went from eating at restaurants to ordering meals on their phones. A new survey reveals which delivery app they have been using. Toast, whose software helps restaurants do everything from take orders to print bills, surveyed 707 U.S. adults in early June. During the previous month, all of them had either ordered delivery or takeout, or eaten at a
Halo classics getting crossplay features, Infinite multiplayer to be free
Microsoft Halo Xbox
SlashGear / 54min
The past few days have been great for fans of the Halo franchise. Of course, there’s the shadow of Halo Infinite looming over the horizon but that’s still a few months away at best. In the meantime, those fans can relive the good old days but with some slight twists. Thanks to the Master Chief Collection, the classic Halo titles … Continue reading
MediaTek Dimensity 5G powered smartphones to make global debut
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
MediaTek has revealed that budget 5G phones powered by MediaTek SoC’s will be available outside China for the first time later this year.
5 items to get with the new $100 Amex Platinum Dell statement credit
The Points Guy / 1h
Bank issuers have been trying to find creative ways to convince credit cardholders to keep their accounts open during the coronavirus pandemic . In recent months, we’ve seen issuers like Chase and American Express add temporary perks and statement credits to several of their premium cards. Amex recently increased the Dell annual statement credit on The Business Platinum Card® from American Expres
Here's Everything Coming to Netflix This Week
How-To Geek / 1h
Yes, Netflix has already had its major first of the month drop. However, that doesn’t mean there’s great things coming from the streaming service this week. From original documentaries on immigration to a romantic comedy about a high school dance team, this week’s Netflix offerings are diverse. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Sony A5 could be its next full-frame camera following registration hint
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A new camera registration suggests that a Sony A5 full-frame mirrorless camera could soon follow the A7S III.
Redditor spots 'Legend of Zelda' ingredients in historical novel, author owns it
Zelda Novel Wild Google
72Mashable / 1h
We've all done a quick Google search to check basic facts, but many of us forget to actually check what we've found. When you're a novelist, this speedy searching can be the difference between reality and fiction — and that's exactly what happened to Irish novelist John Boyne, who accidentally included details for a dye recipe from an unlikely source: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild . Red
Sony Vision-S prototype lands in Japan for development
SlashGear / 1h
Sony has announced that its Vision-S prototype has arrived in Tokyo for further development work. The car is said to undergo public road testing during the current fiscal year. The video offers up no hard details about the vehicle, with Sony announcing that it is meant for advancing its audio and sensing technologies. All information we get from the video … Continue reading
This Google Chrome extension can reveal exactly what advertisers know about you
Google Chrome API Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google Chrome extension shows the types of personal data used to inform ad selection on any page.
David Attenborough's 'Planet Earth' is getting rebooted with rapper Dave and Hans Zimmer
86Mashable / 1h
It's the collaboration we never knew we needed: Sir David Attenborough, British rapper Dave , and composer Hans Zimmer, all joining forces for a nature documentary special. Planet Earth: A Celebration will use some of the many memorable moments from Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II and combine them with new narration from Attenborough and some new compositions from Zimmer. Dave will feature on
Huawei to regain its top ranking in 5G mobile base station market this year
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
China’s aggressive rollout of 5G networks and applications will spur growth for the company
Xbox Series X pre-orders are opening soon, according to Microsoft partner
Microsoft Game Pass Xbox
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Xbox Series X pre-orders will 'open soon' according to Microsoft's Australian partner Telstra.
Metro Bank is acquiring peer-to-peer lender RateSetter for up to £12M
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Incumbent banks acquiring fintechs is nothing new, and amidst the coronavirus crisis, we can likely expect to see that trend continue. The latest such move comes from publicly-listed Metro Bank which today has announced its intention to purchase peer-to-peer lender RateSetter for up to £12 million. Pending approval by U.K. regulators, Metro Bank is acquiring RateSetter for an initial price of £2.
The Rise of the Virtual Being
84Wired / 1h
On the latest episode of the Get WIRED podcast, we attend the Virtual Beings Summit and contemplate Lucy, Lil Miquela, and what it means to be human.
Internet of Trees: Vodafone uses NB-IoT to aid climate change research
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
NB-IoT can help mass-deployments of sensors in rural areas
Southwest Reduces Aircraft Cleaning Between Flights
91One Mile at a Time / 1h
Over the past few months we’ve seen airlines greatly improve their cleaning protocols. In my experience planes have been spotless unlike ever before. Well, at least one major US airline has reduced its aircraft cleaning protocols as of the beginning of the month. Southwest reducing cleaning between flights As of August 1, 2020, Southwest Airlines has adjusted its cleaning protocols between flight
The Kandi K27 and K23 are poised to become the cheapest EVS for sale
SlashGear / 1h
While we wait for Tesla and Elon Musk to concoct a truly affordable, mass-market electric vehicle, Chinese EV maker Kandi Technologies recently unveiled the K27 and K23. Both EVs are poised to become the cheapest and most affordable electric vehicles in the US, and both are arriving this August. Early last year, Kandi got approval from the National Highway Traffic … Continue reading
Best TV 2020: amazing flatscreen TVs worth buying
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Whether you're after the best in home cinema tech, or a great value TV, here's our pick of the best 2020 televisions.
Trust is good, but zero-trust is better
VPN Apple TV R. Stone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
VPNs may not always be the best fit for supporting and securing today’s remote workforce
Credit card payments may not be as secure as you'd like
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
More work needs to be done to protect consumers due to apparent weaknesses in credit and debit card technology.
Google’s Nest devices will be the ‘cornerstone’ of ADT smart home security
Google ADT Nest Security
89Engadget / 2h
Google has announced that it will invest $450 million in security firm ADT, forming a partnership that will allow ADT’s technicians to sell and install Google’s Nest family of products. At the same time, Google’s Nest devices and AI technology will eventually expand ADT’s home security product range and become the “cornerstone of ADT’s smart home offering,” Google wrote. The initial goal of Googl
Audio Deepfakes: Can Anyone Tell If They’re Fake?
24How-To Geek / 2h
Video deepfakes mean you can’t trust everything you see. Now, audio deepfakes might mean you can no longer trust your ears. Was that really the president declaring war on Canada? Is that really your dad on the phone asking for his email password? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Origami principles can unlock the potential of tiny robots
SlashGear / 2h
Researchers from the University of Michigan have demonstrated that the behavior rules underpinning the Japanese art of origami could expand tiny robots’ capabilities. The researchers say that the principles hold the potential to expand these little machines’ capabilities and create the potential for greater use in a wide range of fields, from medical equipment to infrastructure sensing. Evgueni F
You can now try out Windows 10’s new Start menu – here's how
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has released an optional update that with a registry tweak will let you try out the new Start menu right now.
ONLYOFFICE Is the Collaborative Office Suite Your Business Needs
How-To Geek / 2h
Looking for a highly-secure, highly-compatible office suite alternative to Microsoft Office 365 and Google’s G Suite? ONLYOFFICE is beautifully-designed, works both in the cloud and on-premises, and should be at the top of the list of office suites to try for your business. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Google to invest $450M in smart home security solutions provider ADT
Google ADT Nest Security
200+TechCrunch / 2h
Google said on Monday it will invest $450 million in ADT to acquire a 6.6% stake in the Florida-headquartered firm that provides security and smart home solutions. As part of the long-term investment, the two companies will work on next generation smart home security offerings, they said . Google will integrate its Nest hardware and services with ADT’s DIY and professionally installed smart home
NVIDIA reportedly close to buying ARM from Softbank
SlashGear / 2h
It’s a bit strange to hear that Arm, whose chip designs and computer instruction set architecture or ISA has been quickly overtaking the computing world, might soon be sold off despite its growing popularity and ubiquity. That is exactly the case, however, for the England-based company who just four years ago was acquired by Japanese conglomerate Softbank. The latter has … Continue reading
Google's new Chrome extension tells you all about ads on websites you visit
Google Chrome API Android
68Mashable / 2h
Ads are an inescapable part of our online lives. Even if you have an extreme case of banner blindness , like me, the ads are still there, tracking you, often in ways you wouldn't approve if you had a say in it. To help alleviate this, Google has launched a new Chrome extension called Ads Transparency Spotlight. The extension, freely available in the Chrome web store , aims (per Google's descripti
This Tool Could Protect Your Photos From Facial Recognition
400+NYT > Technology / 2h
Researchers at the University of Chicago want you to be able to post selfies without worrying that the next Clearview AI will use them to identify you.
Nikon in hot water over SA 'Nikon Z50 influencers' launch
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
South Africans expressed their anger at the new campaign which only included one person of colour
Chromebooks will soon run Windows apps
Google Stadia Pro Free
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Windows apps could be a game-changer for the Chrome OS ecosystem if they work as intended.
The quest for quantum-proof encryption just made a leap forward
300+MIT Technology Review / 3h
Many of the things you do online every day are protected by encryption so that no one else can spy on it. Your online banking and messages to your friends are likely encrypted, for example—as are government secrets. But that protection is under threat from the development of quantum computers, which threaten to render modern encryption methods useless. Quantum machines work in a fundamentally dif
PS5 and Xbox Series X pricing reveal expected this month, apparently
Sony PS5 PlayStation
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
While we know an increasing amount about the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles coming in late 2020, one aspect that still eludes us is the price.
Scientists come together to save endangered scrotum frog
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Apple is now the most valuable company in the world
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
China’s Tianwen-1 captured image of the Earth and Moon
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Google might bring these new camera features to the Pixel 5
5 Google Pixel 4A Today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Lines of code in the newest version of Google's camera app show some new features that could come in the Pixel 5.
CASETiFY's 'Pokémon' Phone Cases and Watch Bands Are for 90s Gen I Purists Only
How-To Geek / 3h
Trendy licensed iPhone case maker CASETiFY’s latest collaboration is with The Pokémon Company. But this isn’t your usual licensed gear, made to promote the latest movie, TV show, motion comic, or reverse mortgage scheme. Oh no, this line is going all the way back to the beginning, restricting its subjects to the original 151 Pokémon from Red and Blue. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
YouTube Is Ending Community Captions and Translations
38How-To Geek / 3h
Say goodbye to community captions, one of YouTube’s oldest features. According to Google, less than 0.001% of channels publish community-submitted captions, and most captions submitted through the program are spam or abuse. The program will end on September 28th, 2020. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 promo video leak reveals everything about the phone
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A leaked promo video from a US mobile network has revealed most of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20's specs.
Better listener than reader? This app turns any text into an audiobook.
43Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Create your own audiobooks with a one-year subscription to Speechify Audio Reader for $39.99, an 89% savings as of Aug 3. Whether it's because of our your lifestyle or an inability to focus, more people are listening and fewer people are reading . In 2020, 73 million Americans listen to at least one podcast every month, with 48 million listening once a week. Heck, 19% of listeners even inc
Stay organized and germ-free with this sale from KeySmart
20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stay organized (and germ-free) with a KeySmart Pro with Tile, CleanTray, and CleanKey Bundle all for $129.99, a 21% savings as of Aug 3. Decades ago, a peek into the pockets and purses of people worldwide would showcase things like bulky bundles of keys, pocket knives, loose change, combs, and packs of gum. These days, things are looking a bit different — especially in the age of coronavir
Ditch your boring weights for this resistance band training system
20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stay fit even while at home with the HYFIT Smart Portable Training System for $249.99, a 16% savings as of Aug 3. Every fitness startup’s new product launch is just the ~coolest~ thing, right? We know. You have fitness gear equipment fatigue. So do we. But take a breath, because this one comes at a great price. Hyfit Gear One includes resistance bands that you can wear on your body — meani
The best TechRadar reads you may have missed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
From the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 flagship phone to the CFexpress memory card format, get caught up here.
Addictive site Window Swap lets you pretend to work from other people's homes
100+Mashable / 4h
No matter how cosy or super-organized you make your work-from-home space, and no matter how many plant babies you've assembled on your windowsill, there's one thing you can't do much about: the view out your window. And if you're not lucky enough to have so much as a window, even with a shitty view, this might be a little lifesaver. Window Swap is a simple, beautiful site that provides you with a
Google's latest Chrome extension shows detailed ad-tracking data
Google Chrome API Android
200+Engadget / 4h
Google has released a Chrome extension that can give you more insight into how you’re being targeted by advertisers. Called “ Ads Transparency Spotlight ,” it shows the number of ads loading on a page, the advertisers and ad tech companies present, and the personal data (demographics, re-marketing, interests, location, etc.) that is being used to serve the ads. “Our new Ads Transparency Spotlight
PS5 DualSense controller may fix the DualShock 4’s biggest problem
Sony PS5 PlayStation
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The PS5 DualSense controller could feature a far superior battery life compared to the DualShock 4.
Realme launches its very first Dimensity-powerd 5G phone - the Realme V5
Realme V5 720 SoC 5
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
More companies have been adopting MediaTek's SoC and Realme is the latest to do so.
Twitter may roll out 'extra features' for paid users
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Twitter is surveying some of its users asking them about a range of potential options that they might be willing to pay for, including the much-demanded 'edit' button.
79 Netgear routers are at risk of hacking, but over half won’t be patched
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Some Netgear routers available today are prone to a remote code execution vulnerability.
Major Twitter hack linked to 17-year-old teen
Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
SpaceX Dragon capsule brings astronauts to Earth
26Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Apple TV's Ted Lasso turns a viral video into a pretty good sitcom
81Engadget / 5h
Part-way through the first episode of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso , I realized that internet streaming has killed the fish-out-of-water-comedy. American shows can’t mock how the funny foreigners do things, since they’re just as necessary these days to a global media platform’s success. Lasso could have fallen into this trope, but manages to find another way of getting laughs out of culture clash. Ted L
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Xiaomi MiTVs to get early access to Disney Plus Hotstar movies
India Avita AMX XP60 PD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Xiaomi has partnered with Disney Plus Hotstar to provide early access to Bollywood movies to its MiTV users in India.
Avita Liber V with 10th Gen Intel processor and a top-up camera launched in India
Avita Intel India Oppo
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Avita Liber V comes with a 14-inch FHD Display with slim bezels, a top-up webcam, and the latest Intel 10th Gen core processors
OnePlus dominates premium smartphone segment in India during Q2 2020
OnePlus Nord Billie
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The OnePlus 8 is the hottest-selling premium phone, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Facebook unveils official music videos on its platform in India
Facebook Music India
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Facebook is rolling out official music videos across its platform as well as launching a new music destination on Facebook Watch in India, the United States and Thailand.
Last-minute Google Pixel 4a leak leaves little to reveal at today's launch
Google Pixel 4A 5 5G
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Google is set to officially unveils its Pixel 4a handset, but a weekend leak of renders, specs and pricing have left little to reveal.
Realms Buds 3 to launch this month, ANC earphones coming soon
India Avita AMX XP60 PD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that the company is working on ANC Realme Buds, next-gen Realme wired earphones, and more.
Adverts for large polluting cars 'should be banned'
1KBBC News - Technology / 7h
A new campaign says the government should ban adverts for large cars like sports utility vehicles.
Walmart Plus: launch date, price and how it compares to Amazon Prime
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The Walmart Plus subscription price is supposed to be $98 a year, which sets it up to be a cheaper version of Amazon Prime.
Xbox Game Pass looks set to drop the 'Xbox' part of its name
Microsoft Game Pass Xbox
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According to a pair of official tweets, Microsoft is gearing up to drop the word 'Xbox' from its Game Pass service.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990x is still the cheapest 64-core CPU by far
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're after a really powerful AMD desktop processor, you'll want to read about this price reduction.
iPod Touch prototype could have been 2013 Mac Pro’s ancestor
Apple iPhone 12 Two
SlashGear / 9h
The 2013 Mac Pro was notorious for being a radical departure from Apple’s usual design acumen, sporting a form that was derisively compared to a trash can. It was also one of the very few Apple products to sport a glossy black finish, also a first for the Mac Pro line. It turns out that Apple has long been toying … Continue reading
Chrome OS Windows apps support compared to needing a VHS tape player
Windows Chromebooks
33SlashGear / 10h
Google has been shaping Chrome OS to almost be the end all and be all of operating systems. It is practically a glorified web browser where apps based on web technologies can feel at home while now also supporting “foreign” apps from Android and Linux. Its recent announced partnership with Parallels to bring Windows software to Chrome OS sounds like … Continue reading
Computer mouse co-inventor William English dies at 91
8KEngadget / 10h
One of the pioneers of the modern computer interface has passed away: the New York Times reports that William “Bill” English died on July 26th from respiratory failure at the age of 91. Alongside Douglas Englebart at the Stanford Research Institute, English helped develop the first computer mouse and put together a 1968 “ Mother of All Demos ” that outlined many concepts that would come to PCs ov
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds Live work together in a unique way
SlashGear / 10h
This week will be a big one for Samsung and, considering everything we’ve heard and seen so far, it’s unclear whether its devices will sing to consumers or get the cold shoulder instead. Premium prices for these premium devices will certainly be the sticking points though Samsung will most likely throw in some freebies, deals, and promos to soften the … Continue reading
NASA astronauts on SpaceX Crew Dragon land safely back on Earth
Two NASA SpaceX Earth
SlashGear / 11h
With everything that’s happening here on Earth, many people are looking upward for hope, and not just in the metaphorical sense. Space has always sparked the imagination as humanity’s next frontier and perhaps final hope and history will mark this day as another milestone in that ongoing journey. After successfully carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station, the collaboration … Co
California Is Burning: 20,000-Acre Fire Rages On Uncontained, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate
500+Gizmodo / 12h
In case we needed another reminded that climate change is burning up the planet, California officials reported this weekend that a fire in Cherry Valley has burned through 20,516 acres of land and is currently not contained. Read more...
Pixel 4a important detail leaks at the last minute
Google Pixel 4A 5 5G
SlashGear / 12h
If the not so subtle clues that Google threw at the public a few days ago are what we think they are, we are just counting down the hours before its much-belated phone finally debuts. Whether the Pixel 4a is still even relevant at this point is going to be the biggest question mark for Google’s next budget phone but … Continue reading
Ancient Microbes, Virtual Comic-Con, and Mind-Boggling Sperm, Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
33Gizmodo / 12h
Since the world is both metaphorically and, in some places , literally on fire these days, I’ve replaced doomscrolling through my feeds with something more wholesome to preserve my already perennially shaky mental state: farming sims. Nice try, depressing news, but I can’t hear you when I’m 100+ hours deep in Stardew … Read more...
