The Best Laptop 2020: Our pick of the best laptops you can buy in the Middle East
12KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1d
We've reviewed the best laptops on the market today, from the fantastic Huawei MateBook 13 and Dell XPS 13 to the MacBook Pro.
Last Blockbuster store is now on Airbnb for a nostalgic '90s sleepover
Blockbuster Airbnb
543KMashable / 15h
Remember Blockbuster? The new release aisle. The strange, sweet musk — candy and carpet and cardboard. The impossibility of choosing just one movie. Well now, with a little luck, you may be able to experience that nostalgia-filled rush overnight. The last Blockbuster in existence is now aon Airbnb and is available to rent. Problem is, you've got to be located in Deschutes County, where the last e
Boeing 747s Still Use Floppy Disks to Get Critical Software Updates
16KGizmodo / 15h
It’s been approximately 12 million years since most of us last used a floppy disk, but apparently, the antiquated tech still plays a critical role in delivering software updates to Boeing’s 747-400 planes. Read more...
Criterium du Dauphine live stream 2020: how to watch WorldTour cycling from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
The Tour de France warm-up is under way now - follow our guide to watch a Criterium du Dauphine live stream and catch all the WorldTour cycling action online.
UFC 252 live stream: how to watch Miocic vs Cormier 3 and the full card online
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
Heavyweight legends set to battle it out one last time in trilogy fight - here's how to watch UFC 252 and get a Miocic vs Cormier live stream from anywhere.
High Score review: Netflix’s story of gaming’s “golden age” is honestly solid
20Ars Technica / 20min
Enlarge / The series' title is silly, but it's actually such a good series that we found ourselves nitpicking its faults instead of feeling entirely embarrassed by it. In the gaming-media world, we'll call that progress. (credit: Netflix ) We at Ars Technica's gaming section are flattered by High Score , the newest docu-series launching August 19 on Netflix . The easiest way to describe this gami
Samsung AltZLife private mode announced for Galaxy A71 and A51 users
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Samsung has announced a new privacy-centric feature for Indian users. The all-new AltZLife feature is now available for the Galaxy A71 and A51 users in India.
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La Famiglia outs new €50M fund to back seed-stage European B2B startups
Berlin La Famiglia
100+TechCrunch / 40min
La Famiglia , the Berlin-based “female-led” VC firm that invests in European B2B tech startups at seed-stage, has raised a second fund totalling €50 million, up from its debut fund of €35 million in 2017. Investors in La Famiglia have ties to numerous industry giants in Europe and beyond. They include the Mittal, Pictet, Oetker, Hymer and Swarovski families, industry leaders Voith and Franke, as
Espionage series 'Tehran' to premiere on Apple TV Plus - all you need to know
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Having broken several records with the premiere of Tom Hanks' Greyhound, Apple seems to be reinventing its video-on-demand streaming service with a slew of original content scheduled for release over the coming months.
OnePlus Nord to get a new colour soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
According to multiple sources, OnePlus Nord may soon be available in Gray Ash colour. But we don't know how it will look like.
Nokia phone-maker raises $230 million, plans to make India its export hub
Google Nokia Qualcomm
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HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded phones, has raised $230 million from, among others, Google, Qualcomm, Nokia Technologies. With the fund, HMD is planning to make India its potential export hub.
Here's how cross-platform 'Rocket League' play will work
56Engadget / 1h
Rocket League’s upcoming update is a huge one — it will not only make the game free to play on all platforms, it will also introduce cross-platform progression. Now, Psyonix has detailed how cross—platform progression will work for the car racing/soccer title and how you’ll be prompted to make an or link to an existing Epic Games account to take advantage of the feature after you upgrade. See, Ro
Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'
200+BBC News - Technology / 2h
A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say.
Xiaomi’s affordable Redmi K30 Ultra flagship is now official
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The Redmi K30 Ultra is Xiaomi’s new affordable flagship in China. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Can't wait for the Game of Thrones prequel in 2022? A new Apple Arcade game scratches that itch
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple Arcade surprise-launched a Game of Thrones game, and it's just the relaxing experience to coax bitter fans back to the world of Westeros.
Realme C12, Realme C15 to launch in India on August 18
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Realme will be launching the two affordable smartphones Realme C12 and C15 in India on August 18. They are also confirmed to be priced under Rs 10,000.
Google Lens, Chromebooks, and Meet gear up for school
SlashGear / 2h
School is starting soon for many kids in the US and some countries around the world but it won’t be the same kind of school they’ve been used to for years. For many, school will be synonymous to home as educational institutions try to grapple with the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. School will now be dependent on technology … Continue reading
Former COO sues Pinterest, accusing it of gender discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination
200+TechCrunch / 3h
Pinterest ’s former chief operating officer has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of gender discrimination. Françoise Brougher, who says she was abruptly fired from the company in April, is suing the company to hold it “accountable for discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the Labor Code,” according to a Tuesday fi
Firefox maker Mozilla announces layoffs and big changes coming
Mozilla 250 Firefox
SlashGear / 3h
All companies, no matter the size, have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, smaller companies and organizations have had a more difficult time adjusting and coping compared to those with more resources to spare. Although not exactly tiny, the makers of the popular Firefox web browser is dwarfed by the giant that is Google and was already … Continue reading
Disney Now Sells a Line of Wheelchair Covers and Adaptive Costumes for Kids
500+Gizmodo / 3h
For years, makers , charities, and non-profits like Magic Wheelchair have been making holidays, conventions, and Halloween more inclusive by creating elaborate rolling costumes for fans who use wheelchairs. Disney is now following suit with kits that make it even easier to turn wheelchairs into fantasy rides , with… Read more...
Vodafone tackles Optus with new 50GB, AU$35 "unlimited" mobile plan
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Vodafone has ramped up its efforts to be a competitive player among the big three telcos, with a new mobile plan and discounts on NBN and mobile bundles.
Samsung's 120Hz mobile displays use variable refresh rates to save power
100+Engadget / 3h
Last week Samsung revealed its new Galaxy Note line , and the highest-end model comes with a 120Hz screen. A higher refresh rate allows it to feel more responsive using a pen or playing mobile games and scroll even more smoothly, but as people with 90Hz phones have learned, it can also put more strain on the battery. Samsung Display announced that its new “Adaptive Frequency” OLED screens — which
The lightest 17-inch laptop ever made is now available for less than you think
53TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A superlative notebook that weighs less than some 13-inch laptops.
TikTok allegedly tracked Android users until last November
TikTok Google MAC Android
20SlashGear / 4h
Given the threat of a ban and the acquisition demands being imposed upon it by the US government, it’s almost too easy to view popular social media platform TikTok as an innocent victim. It may not be without its own faults, however, that could, in turn, sour the public’s opinion of the service and the Chinese company that runs it. … Continue reading
Watch the Agents of SHIELD Cast and Crew Say Goodbye Ahead of Tomorrow's Finale
200+Gizmodo / 4h
September 2013 . Comic book fans were still reeling over the fact that Marvel had done the impossible, linking multiple movies into an event film like no other, The Avengers , and starting a whole new story with Iron Man 3. Plus, it seemed like it was going to continue on TV with a new show called Agents of SHIELD . Read more...
Xiaomi Mi TV LUX has a Transparent Edition you thought you never wanted
Xiaomi Transparent
SlashGear / 5h
One of the most used tropes when it comes to sci-fi gadgets has been the use of transparent phones, tablets, and even screens. It actually isn’t science fiction anymore and transparent displays do exist, just not in wide use because of technical and economic reasons. As if trying to prove that it doesn’t have to be so, Xiaomi just launched … Continue reading
Android Auto finally adds more navigation apps, Automotive OS expanding
SlashGear / 5h
Many owners of Wear OS and Android TV devices complain about being treated like second-class citizens when it comes to Google’s platforms but they have nothing when it comes to Android’s automotive incarnation. Android Auto has been around for many years and has even branched out to an Android Automotive OS but adoption by carmakers and app developers haven’t exactly … Continue reading
With VP Pick Kamala Harris, Joe Biden Gets a Digital Juggernaut
Kamala Harris Biden
500+Wired / 6h
The senator and her team have earned a reputation for savvy online organizing. That could come in handy for a socially distanced presidential campaign.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra tops DxOMark list, doesn’t live up to one leak
Xiaomi 10 Ultra 120X
SlashGear / 6h
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra was earlier described to shock the world and, in at least one aspect, it may have done just that with a bit of a pun. It didn’t, however, meet at least one rumored feature that would have really set it apart from the rest of the smartphone brood. Despite the absence of an under-display selfie … Continue reading
Rivian fires back at Tesla in lawsuit, accuses automaker of attempting to ‘malign its reputation’
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Rivian has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Tesla, arguing that two of the three claims in the case fail to state sufficient allegations of trade-secret theft and poaching talent and instead was an attempt to malign its reputation and hurt its own recruiting efforts. One remaining claim of breach of contract against four former Tesla employees was not included in this filing asking for
Facebook Says Covid-19 Shutdowns Hurt Its Ability to Fight Suicide, Self-Injury, Child Exploitation Content
Facebook 2020 CSER
Gizmodo / 6h
Facebook said Tuesday it can’t moderate its own site or its subsidiary Instagram as effectively as possible for certain categories of rule violations during the novel coronavirus pandemic, while almost nobody got the chance to appeal its moderators’ decisions in the second quarter of 2020. Read more...
Xiaomi’s new transparent OLED is one of the weirdest TVs ever
Xiaomi Transparent
65TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Xiaomi's launching a transparent TV for its tenth anniversary, although we might not see it outside of Eastern markets.
Ingenious DIYer builds outdoor wall using hundreds of older iPhones
SlashGear / 6h
Technology and aesthetics often go together, but it’s rare to see everyday consumer tech made the centerpiece of artwork or utilitarian creations. It does happen on occasion, though, the latest example of which is a project from an ingenious DIYer in Vietnam who built his own outdoor property barrier and gate pillars using hundreds of older iPhones. Each iPhone functions … Continue reading
WSJ: TikTok used a loophole to track MAC addresses on Android
TikTok MAC Data Google
1KEngadget / 7h
The future of TikTok is still up in the air as it’s treated as an acquisition target and security risk all at once, and now the Wall Street Journal is reporting a detail on the kind of information it had been tracking about users. Their analysis of its Android app dug into several versions from 2018 through 2020, and said it “wasn’t collecting an unusual amount of information for a mobile app.” H
The best noise cancelling headphones of 2020 have been discounted by 10%
Today Sony Amazon One
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Score the new Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones and save AU$55
Announcing the winner of APC mag's AU$6,600 WD Editor Box PC!
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
This astoundingly powerful PC was just won by an APC mag reader.
Alamo Will Now Let You Watch Movies the Way You've Always Wanted—Alone
200+Gizmodo / 7h
Well, folks, Alamo is finally letting its customers view movies the way they’ve always dreamed: in a private theater with a hand-selected group of friends and family and without some snotty kid kicking your seat the whole time. The bad news is that we’re still very much in the middle of a global pandemic, and right… Read more...
Cyberpunk 2077 Pre-Order Guide: Release Date, Collector’s Editions, Bonuses, and More
Gizmodo / 7h
Pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 Standard Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) | $60 | Best Buy Read more...
What You Need to Start Hanging Stuff on the Wall—Before Your Room Becomes a Landfill
36Lifehacker / 7h
I live and work in a small bedroom. My bed, office desk, consoles, and other stuff are all in this 200 square foot or so space. It’s a bit of a tight fit! But I also get my own bathroom and for relatively cheap rent in my area, so I can’t complain. It’s good to downsize every once and a while. Since moving, however,… Read more...
Happy surprise: My Global Entry renewal application was approved overnight. Not everyone was so lucky
The Points Guy / 7h
Last week, I mentioned the word “challenge” in context with my Trusted Travel Program renewal application. It turns out that I was mistaken in my cynicism that the approval process would take a long time. But not everyone has been so lucky. Sign up for our daily newsletter Within 36 hours of applying, I received the following email: From there, I clicked through the link provided and logged back
Netflix plans spooky 2021 summer event with Fear Street movie trilogy
SlashGear / 7h
It seems that a series of somewhat unfortunate events has resulted in Netflix acquiring three movies based on the Fear Street book series from R.L. Stine. The movies were acquired from Disney, a new report claims, which ended up in possession of them as a result of its Fox acquisition. The movies were reportedly originally planned to be released in … Continue reading
American Extends Flexible Booking Policy, Will Even Allow Name Changes For Business Travel
25View from the Wing / 7h
It's been clear for months that airlines need to continue waiving change fees in order to convince customers to buy tickets. Otherwise their plans are just too uncertain to pull the trigger on travel. American's policy has been extended, applies to award travel even next year, and the airline will allow name changes on business travel tickets. Continue reading ...
Why smut fics are so popular in the LGBTQ community
66Mashable / 7h
August 8 is International Female Orgasm Day, and we're celebrating with an entire week dedicated to exploring the business and pleasure of porn. If watching porn isn't for you, consider reading some smutty fanfiction. Isa, a fanfiction writer who preferred not to share their last name, began writing smut last fall "partly as a sort of rebellious thing against the whole conservative Midwest upbrin
Court dismisses Genius lawsuit over lyrics-scraping by Google
Google Genius Lawsuit
200+TechCrunch / 7h
A state court has dismissed a high-profile case showing unsportsmanlike conduct by Google, which was caught red-handed using lyrics obviously scraped from Genius. Unfortunately for the latter, the complaints amount to a copyright violation — which wasn’t what the plaintiffs alleged, sinking the case. The lawsuit, filed in December , accused Google of violating Genius’s terms of use and unjustly e
2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed gives 190mph SUV a W12 heart
SlashGear / 8h
Bentley has officially revealed the 2021 Bentayga Speed, its most potent luxury SUV, with a 6.0-liter W12 engine capable of hitting 190 mph. Second in the refreshed Bentayga family, the new Speed model is no less lavish than the Bentayga V8, but it packs 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque under the hood. 0-62 mph, then, comes in just … Continue reading
Massive Arecibo radio telescope suffers more damage from cable incident
58SlashGear / 8h
The massive Arecibo Observatory, one of the largest single-dish radio telescopes in the world, has suffered considerable damage due to a cable incident, officials report. This isn’t the first time the radio telescope has been damaged — it has been repaired multiple times in the past — but this latest incident is fairly substantial, leaving a 100-ft wound that took … Continue reading
How to watch Hard Knocks: Los Angeles online - stream HBO's new season from anywhere
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Go inside the most dramatic season in NFL history - follow our guide to watch Hard Knocks online and stream Hard Knocks: Los Angeles episodes for free.
Pinterest Accused of Gender Bias in Suit by Former No. 2 Executive
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
Françoise Brougher, Pinterest’s former chief operating officer, said she was fired after speaking up about mistreatment.
Why Do People Think Scott Borgerson is Married to Ghislaine Maxwell?
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
A maritime expert surfaces in the proceedings against the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Google Was Caught ‘Redhanded’ in Genius Lyrics Theft, But Judge Lets It Slide
Google Genius Lawsuit
86Gizmodo / 8h
Last year, the song lyrics web service Genius sued Google alleging that the tech giant has been ripping off its transcriptions for display in its own lucrative search results. It seemed like an open-and-shut case. Thanks to some crafty watermarking, it appeared that Google was caught dead to rights in the lyric… Read more...
New-look malware can steal passwords from VPN software and web browsers
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Agent Tesla continues to evolve and new modules now allow the malware to steal credentials from popular apps.
New feature turns Google Pixel 4a and other Android phones into earthquake detectors
Google Android Earthquake
55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A software update turns the Google Pixel 4a, Galaxy Note 20, and other Android phones into earthquake detectors – and folds them into an early warning system, too.
Bifocal Contact Lenses Could Keep Kids' Bad Vision From Getting Worse
20Gizmodo / 9h
The results of a new clinical trial may provide more hope for children with myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness. The study found that kids as young as 7 who regularly wore powerful bifocal contact lenses experienced less worsening of their myopia than kids who wore less powerful or single-vision lenses over a… Read more...
Daily Crunch: Android phones become earthquake detectors
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Google is using accelerometers in an interesting new way, Twitter allows everyone to limit tweet replies and Mozilla announces major layoffs. This is your Daily Crunch for August 11, 2020. The big story: Android phones become earthquake detectors Google said that smartphone accelerometers are sensitive enough to detect P-waves, which are the first waves to arrive during an earthquake. So if your
Fortnite FNCS Season 3 Finals: How to watch and everything else to know
SlashGear / 9h
As expected, the Fortnite Champion Series Finals will be held this weekend, determining which players walk away as the ultimate champions. This is the final evolution in the tournament, one that kicked off with the initial Qualifier rounds back on August 1 and 2. This time around, the Finals will start on Friday and last three days. Interested in watching? … Continue reading
Scorsese to Join Apple TV+'s Hollywood Gang Tasked With Fixing Its Content
Apple
22Gizmodo / 9h
Before Apple TV+ launched last year, its goal was pretty straightforward : Make premium, ad-free content for a pretty decent monthly subscription price. At launch, though, Apple had all the production and far less of the substance —at least not enough to make the kind of splash it probably had hoped for straight out of… Read more...
Judge dismisses Genius lawsuit against Google over 'stolen' lyrics
Google Genius Lawsuit
92Engadget / 9h
Last year, Genius made headlines when it used a "watermark" made up of alternating styles of apostrophes that spelled out "red handed" in Morse code to highlight what it said was Google scraping its annotated lyrics. While the move was clever, it hasn't paid off. On Tuesday, a federal court dismissed the lawsuit Genius had launched against the search giant when it shared the evidence it collected
How to Limit Who Can Reply to Your Tweets
How-To Geek / 9h
Although social media is typically used to build communities, you occasionally might want to share something on Twitter without receiving replies. Thankfully, you can choose who can reply to your tweets using the Twitter iPhone, iPad, and Android apps, as well as Twitter’s desktop website. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
TCL's New 5-Series and 6-Series TVs Offer Premium Features at a Low Price
TCL 2020 QLED Mini
How-To Geek / 9h
Today TCL announced its new 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs for 2020, including information about pricing and availability. The TVs have impressive premium specs more likely to show up in higher-end premium TVs, but TCL manages to pair it with incredible affordability, as the new series starts at just $400. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Lookout for Android Adds Food Label and Document Scanning
28How-To Geek / 9h
Smartphones are an everyday convenience in much of the world, but if you have vision impairment or low vision, they can help you navigate the world. Google is updating its Lookout app for Android for just that reason, adding new features like food label and document scanning, while rolling it out to more phones. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
[Updated] Twitter Now Lets You Control Who Can Reply to You
28How-To Geek / 9h
Last May, Twitter began testing a new feature that let you limit who can reply to your tweets. The idea is to prevent trolling by only allowing your friends or people you mention to interact with your conversation. Now the company is rolling the feature out to its iOS and Android apps, and its web client. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
A Dell XPS 15 Chromebook? Almost - meet the new enterprise-focused Latitude 7410
Dell Latitude Chromebook
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Dell’s Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise is a premium PC that packs performance and features.
What Poe Dameron: Free Fall Tells Us About the State of the Star Wars Galaxy
62Gizmodo / 9h
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker did a lot of things—arguably too many things , depending on your love of excess. One of those many things felt like it came out of nowhere: the revelation that hotshot pilot / pretty boy Poe Dameron had a criminal past. A new novel shines some light on that past, and a few more details… Read more...
Microsoft Surface Duo images show potential launch packages and price
Microsoft Surface Pro
SlashGear / 10h
In the images leaked today, the Microsoft Surface Duo was shown from several angles along with likely accessories and/or in-box peripherals. The Microsoft Surface Duo device is Microsoft’s next big product running Android. It folds up like a notebook, but where a keyboard and touchpad would normally be, this machine has a second display. The Microsoft Surface Duo is shown … Continue reading
The next-gen Xbox will ship in November
Halo Infinite 2021
200+TechCrunch / 10h
The last few months have provided a steady trickle of information about the next Xbox console — or the Xbox Series X , as it’s known. We know what it looks like. We know a lot about what’s inside . We know about more than a dozen titles currently being built for it. One thing we didn’t know was when it’d actually hit the shelves. Microsoft had said it’d be ready by the holidays, but held off on g
See the grim demise of Canada’s last ice shelf
300+Mashable / 10h
The Arctic is unraveling . This rapidly warming region — now heating up three times faster than the global average — has a new casualty. Last week, the Canadian Ice Service said the nation's last fully intact ice shelf (the large ends of glaciers that float over the ocean) had collapsed. The shelf, cracking apart, lost 43 percent of its size in a matter of days, amounting to 32 square miles. That
Police use of facial recognition violates human rights, UK court rules
UK Court South Wales
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / A close-up of a police facial recognition camera in use at the Cardiff City Stadium on January 12, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. Police used the technology to identify individuals who were issued with football banning orders in an attempt to prevent disorder. Critics argued that the use of such technology is invasive and discriminatory. (credit: Matthew Horwood | Getty Images ) Privacy advoca
Tesla announces 5 for 1 share split, rallies 8%
500+TechCrunch / 10h
Today after the close of regular trading Tesla, a well-known American electric vehicle company, announced that it intends to split its shares 5 for 1. The split announcement comes after a sharp rally in the value of Tesla equity in recent quarters. The company’s shares quickly rallied on the news, picking up 8% in after-hours trading. Tesla, ever a controversial company, traded for as little as $
Facebook's new policy bans blackface and some Jewish stereotypes
Facebook 2020 CSER
100+Mashable / 10h
Facebook is broadening its definition of hate speech. On Tuesday, Facebook released its latest Community Standards Enforcement Report , which breaks down the content it took down for violating its policies between April and June 2020 Along with details about the millions of posts it removed for spreading coronavirus misinformation , Facebook unveiled two new policies meant to tackle hate speech.
Study finds controversial MSG makes food healthier and tastier
93SlashGear / 10h
Monosodium glutamate, a food additive most commonly known as MSG, has been a controversial ingredient for decades, with some claiming an allergy to it that results in headaches or other issues — something that may be, in fact, simply a sensitivity to the additive when consumed in high doses. Regardless, the ingredient is still commonly used in many food products … Continue reading
Visualize Math Problems With the Japanese Multiplication Method
100+Lifehacker / 10h
In the age of smartphone calculators and voice assistants, multiplying large numbers by hand may seem like a quaint and entirely unnecessary skill. However, you never know when you’ll need to do quick math, and the Japanese multiplication method (also called multiply-by-lines) can help you figure out the answer simply… Read more...
Don't Tell the Kids: Tide Pods Are $10 off When You Buy Two 98-Count Packs
20Lifehacker / 10h
Save $10 on Tide Pods With Purchase of Two ( Spring Meadow , Free & Gentle ) | $21 Each | Amazon Save $10 on Gain Flings With Purchase of Two ( Original Scent , Blissful Breeze ) | $21 Each | Amazon Read more...
The last Blockbuster is hosting an Airbnb sleepover in September
Blockbuster Airbnb
1KEngadget / 10h
The idea of spending the night inside an old retail store may not sound fun at first glance, but add some blue and yellow paint, throw in a dash of nostalgia, and suddenly it’s an experience fit for an Airbnb reservation war. The last Blockbuster in the world, located in Bend, Oregon , will be available to rent on Airbnb for three one-night stays in September, complete with a recreation of a 1990
Scientists Think They Found the Coronavirus’ Weak Spot
1KFuturism / 10h
Scientists think they’ve identified a weak point in SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. And just like shooting torpedoes down the Death Star’s exhaust shaft, they think they can exploit this critical weakness to make new treatments. It all comes down to a tiny region right next to the virus’s spike proteins, which latch onto new host cells, according to research published last week
10 Film Classics That Will Make You Love Black & White Movies
400+Lifehacker / 10h
I love old movies. My wife... does not. This is a sticking point for us when it comes to deciding what we want to watch together ; on the rare occasions she says we can watch whatever you want she never forgets to add but nothing old and in black and white . I don’t think my spouse is alone in being wrong about classic… Read more...
The Space Force Unveils 'Spacepower,' Its Plan to Conquer Space
400+Gizmodo / 10h
The Space Force has released a 64-page military doctrine, explaining why the United States needs to flex its muscles in space and how the nascent military branch will seek to maintain dominance in a domain so far untouched by warfare. Read more...
Xbox Series X release date is set for November, Microsoft says
Xbox Series November
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We now have a more specific launch window for Xbox Series X, but it comes with a bit of bad news.
How Long Will Your Freezer Stay Cold After Power Goes Out?
93Lifehacker / 10h
I believe ruminating on worst-case scenarios is often unproductive, but I also was a Boy Scout and the motto “Be Prepared” is an indelible part of my psyche. One of the best ways to “be prepared” for any kind of emergency is to have extra food stored in your freezer. However, freezers require power, and if you lose… Read more...
Always read the fine print? GM Super Cruise only free for three years
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / 2019 Cadillac CT6 with Super Cruise engaged. (credit: Cadillac ) I have regularly been effusive about General Motors' Super Cruise. By geofencing the combination of adaptive cruise control and lane keeping so that it will only engage on divided-lane highways and topping that with a gaze-tracking driver-monitoring system that only allows Super Cruise to function when drivers have their e
Walmart tests same-day delivery with Instacart
Walmart Instacart Same-Day
100+Engadget / 10h
Walmart and Instacart are partnering to offer same-day delivery in four markets, a move that strengthens both companies as competitors against Amazon and Whole Foods, CNBC and CNN both reported . The pilot program is now offered at Walmart stores in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, as well as Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three years ago Instacart’s future was uncertain when Whole Foods was acquired
No, Neck Gaiters Weren't Proven to be Worse Than No Face Mask
Face Mask Study Neck
500+Lifehacker / 11h
There’s a new study claiming that neck gaiters like Buffs are worse than not wearing a mask at all. I’m not convinced that this study should be taken at face value, but it’s also reasonable to be suspicious of Buffs, bandanas, and other face coverings that aren’t designed to do the job of a mask. Read more...
After two astonishing years, NASA’s TESS is onto the next exoplanet hunt
SlashGear / 11h
Just over two years after it first started hunting for new exoplanets, NASA’s TESS has completed its primary mission – now, it’s on to the next. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite only began snapping images of the galaxy back in August 2018, and now NASA has a huge database of high-resolution imaging of distant stars. It’s not just fodder for … Continue reading
‘Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2’ won’t arrive until 2021
Vampire Bloodlines
79Engadget / 11h
The makers of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 are pushing the game’s release date back to 2021. In a statement shared on Twitter, Hardsuit Labs and Paradox Interactive announced that they simply need more time to work on the game. “Due to the quality bar and ambitions we have set for ourselves, we have made the difficult decision that we need more time,” they wrote. Today we have an import
Halo Infinite delayed: Will miss Xbox Series X launch
Halo Infinite 2021
SlashGear / 11h
It looks like Xbox Series X is going to be launching without its biggest franchise in tow. Today, Microsoft and 343 Industries announced that Halo Infinite has been delayed. Originally slated to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X (and release on the Xbox One simultaneously, for that matter), Halo Infinite now won’t be launching until sometime in … Continue reading
Xbox Series X release date range and statement on One X games
Microsoft Xbox Series
SlashGear / 11h
Today Microsoft made a sort of promise – more like a statement of intent – for the games that’ll be available to play on Xbox Series X at launch. They’ve suggested that “you will be able to play four generations of games on Xbox Series X on day one.” They went on to say that “it’s our intent for all … Continue reading
How to use your decrepit RV to get free hotel nights
The Points Guy / 11h
Many travelers are turning to recreational vehicles – better known as RVs – for socially distant travel . Perhaps you’ve even bought an RV to save travel for your family . But, RV travel isn’t for everyone. Maybe you’re regretting your first RV purchase . Or, perhaps you have an old RV in your yard that provided lots of great memories but is simply past its prime. Whatever the case, if your RV ha
Digital Startup Alley exhibitors: Tune in tomorrow for free media training
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Tomorrow’s a big day for early-stage startup founders preparing to exhibit in Digital Startup Alley at Disrupt 2020 . We’re kicking off the first of three exclusive, interactive webinars to help exhibitors make the most of their Startup Alley experience. Tune in tomorrow, August 12 at 1 p.m. PT/ 4 p.m. ET for The Dos and Don’ts of Working with the Press. Presenting your company to the media is bo
Take Your Temperature Easily With An Infrared Thermometer
20Lifehacker / 11h
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Apple's WatchOS 7 beta is now available for download
7 Google Maps Apple Watch
49Mashable / 11h
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In Victory for Qualcomm, Appeals Court Throws Out Antitrust Ruling
Qualcomm FTC US Antitrust
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
A three-judge panel reversed a 2019 ruling that found that Qualcomm had abused its monopoly position in wireless chips.
Shroud returns to Twitch under a new, exclusive deal
Shroud Mixer Twitch
84Engadget / 11h
Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek will return to Twitch after a 10-month absence, and he’s not going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Shroud has signed an exclusivity deal with Amazon’s streaming service, meaning he can’t go live on platforms like YouTube or Facebook Gaming — but that shouldn’t be a problem, considering he already has 7.1 million followers on Twitch. As a former professional Counter-
Office 365 will let you test how well staff can identify scam emails
54TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Security admins will soon be able to allow malicious emails and attachments to reach employees' mailboxes to run training sessions and simulations.
Microsoft announces November launch for Xbox Series X, Halo Infinite delay
Xbox Series November
67Ars Technica / 11h
Explode! [credit: Microsoft ] Over a year after it first publicly revealed "Project Scarlett," Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Series X console would be available in November. But while that launch will include what Microsoft says are "thousands of games spanning four generations"—including 50 new titles "optimized for Xbox Series X" planned for release this year—that launch will not incl
US childhood SARS-CoV-2 infections surging with the current peak
200+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / NEW YORK CITY - AUGUST 08: A kid wears a face mask while riding a bicycle in Madison Square Park. (credit: Noam Galai / Getty Images ) The US is currently debating if and how schools can be reopened safely during the COVID-19 pandemic while dealing with a cloud of presidential misinformation . The debate is made difficult by a mix of ambiguous data about how much children contribute to
'Halo Infinite' will not be an Xbox Series X launch title
Halo Infinite Xbox
100+Engadget / 11h
The Xbox Series X’s big first-party exclusive won’t be ready in time for the console’s launch this November . Microsoft and 343 Industries announced today they’re delaying Halo Infinite to 2021. The two had previously planned to release the game this holiday season. Halo Infinite Development Update pic.twitter.com/TFZvXhRN9f — Halo (@Halo) August 11, 2020 As you might have guessed, the coronaviru
When Private Security Cameras Are Police Surveillance Tools
200+Wired / 11h
Civil rights activists warn of "mission creep," as cameras installed to prevent break-ins are increasingly used to monitor protesters and communities of color.
How Google Meet Weathered the Work-From-Home Explosion
100+Wired / 11h
In the early months of Covid-19, Google's video conferencing platform grew exponentially. Keeping the lights on was no easy task.
Google Pixel 4a the first ioXt secure phone at launch: Watch the list!
Google Pixel 4A 5 4
SlashGear / 11h
Today Google announced that the Pixel 4a and Google Pixel 4 (and XL) were the first Android smartphones “to go through ioXt certification against the Android Profile.” That makes the Google Pixel 4a the first smartphone to be certified as such as a “newly launched” smartphone. The Internet of Secure Things Alliance (ioXt) assesses a baseline set of requirements for … Continue reading
A Tampon Is Not a Sneaky Dildo, and Other Tips for Parents
68Lifehacker / 11h
Puberty is awkward for all parties involved. For kids, it starts with some build-up as friends start reaching these biological milestones, followed by sprouting new body parts and features, and ultimately resulting in a few years of asking yourself “Is this normal?” 37 times a day. Read more...
'Halo Infinite' delayed until 2021, Xbox Series X set for November
Microsoft Halo 2021 Xbox
54Mashable / 11h
Microsoft is moving ahead with plans to launch the Xbox Series X in November even as one of the next generation console's biggest launch titles slips to 2021. The company confirmed its commitment to a November launch on Tuesday at almost the same time a tweet from 343 Industries confirmed that Halo Infinite wouldn't be releasing alongside the console. Instead, the next chapter in the Halo series
The EU is launching a market for personal data. Here’s what that means for privacy.
200+MIT Technology Review / 11h
The European Union has long been a trendsetter in privacy regulation. Its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and stringent antitrust laws have inspired new legislation around the world. For decades, the EU has codified protections on personal data and fought against what it viewed as commercial exploitation of private information, proudly positioning its regulations in contrast to the ligh
‘Stalkerware’ phone spying apps have escaped Google’s ad ban
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Several companies offering phone-spying apps — known as “stalkerware” — are still advertising in Google search results, despite the search giant’s ban that took effect today, TechCrunch has found. These controversial apps are often pitched to help parents snoop on their child’s calls, messages, apps and other private data under the guise of helping to protect against online predators. But some re
Halo Infinite delayed until 2021 because 'it is not sustainable' to release this year
Xbox Series November
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, missing the Xbox Series X launch.
Mia Khalifa auctions glasses from her adult films to support Lebanon
500+Mashable / 11h
While sports commentator Mia Khalifa was only in the porn industry for three months , her impact has lasted years. In recent months, she's used her massive platform for activism, such as being transparent about the perils of doing mainstream porn. Now, the Lebanese-American is using her leverage to help those suffering in Beirut — her birthplace — following last week's explosion . Khalifa is auct
First look at American Airlines’ brand-new terminal at LaGuardia Airport
100+The Points Guy / 12h
The next time you travel through New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , you may not believe your eyes. What was once one of the worst airports in the country is quickly becoming one of the nation’s finest. As part of the LGA redevelopment project , nearly the entire airport is receiving an overhaul. Much of the new Terminal B has opened within the last three months. In June, the Terminal B Arrivals
Blood Transfusions Helped a Menopausal Woman Get Pregnant
500+Futurism / 12h
In an unusual medical experiment, a menopausal woman and three perimenopausal women all got pregnant after they were given transfusions of their own blood. It’s a fascinating study, suggesting that platelet-rich blood transfusions may be able to reverse some aspects and symptoms of menopause, New Scientist reports . There are a lot of caveats that call the discovery into question — more on those
Russia Approved a Covid-19 Vaccine Because It Can
Russia Putin Vaccine
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Vladimir Putin has laid claim to the first covid-19 vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow. On Tuesday, he announced on state television that Russia had approved the vaccine, saying that “I know that it works quite effectively, it forms a stable immunity.” This… Read more...
Microsoft's Xbox Series X arrives in November
Xbox Series X November
200+Engadget / 12h
We still don’t have a final release date for the Xbox Series X, but Microsoft is at least getting a bit more specific. The company just announced that its next-generation console will be arriving in November — previously it was just aiming for the holiday season. Unfortunately, it’ll be launching without Halo Infinite , which is being delayed until 2021. While we’re still waiting for launch-day s
Google is turning Android phones into a global earthquake alert system
Google Android Earthquake
SlashGear / 12h
Google has introduced its new Android Earthquake Alerts System, a crowdsourced method that uses smartphones to detect earthquakes before they happen. The new feature builds upon the earthquake alerts Android users in California receive, alerting them to a budding earthquake based on data from seismometers installed throughout the quake-prone state. Google is starting with detection and will move
Zin Boats reinvents the electric speedboat in a bid to become the Tesla of the sea
400+TechCrunch / 12h
The automotive industry is knee deep in the vast transition to electric, but one place where gas is still going strong is out on the water. Seattle startup Zin Boats wants to start what you might call a sea change by showing, as Tesla did with cars, that an electric boat can be not just better for the planet, but better in almost every other way as well. With a minimalist design like a silver bul
Facebook will label ads from politically connected publications
Facebook QAnon Today
95Engadget / 12h
With the 2020 presidential election coming up, Facebook is introducing a new policy that will require US-based publications connected with political parties, PACs and politicians to disclose their affiliation when they buy political ads . Facebook will still allow those outlets to register as a news page and advertise, but they'll need to go through the company's authorization and disclaimer proc
Stop Apple News+ From Taking Over iOS or macOS
69Lifehacker / 12h
Even if you aren’t playing around with iOS 14 or macOS Big Sur yet, there’s one setting you want to know if you’re an Apple News+ subscriber. That’s because starting with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur, web links to news stories that you tap or click will pull up said stories in Apple News+, rather than the publisher’s site. Read more...
No pen required: The digital future of real estate closings
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Jeanne Casey Contributor Jeanne Casey is a principal on the investment team at MetaProp, where she leads new investments into compelling proptech companies and works closely with portfolio companies on strategic growth initiatives. On a Wednesday at 4 p.m. in June 2017, I was in a small, packed office in midtown Manhattan. The overcrowded conference room, with at least five more people than any f
Composting 101: How to turn kitchen waste into garden gold
33Mashable / 12h
You don't have to trash all of your kitchen scraps. There's an easier — and better — way. Read more... More about Social Good , Science , Mashable Video , Cooking , and Gardening
Scribd acquires presentation-sharing service SlideShare from LinkedIn
500+TechCrunch / 12h
SlideShare has a new owner, with LinkedIn selling the presentation-sharing service to Scribd for an undisclosed price. According to LinkedIn, Scribd will take over operation of the SlideShare business on September 24. Scribd CEO Trip Adler argued that the two companies have very similar roots, both launching in 2006 / 2007 with stories on TechCrunch, and both of them focused on content- and docum
Twitter’s reply settings are now rolling out for everyone
Twitter Limit Reply
SlashGear / 12h
Back in May, Twitter started testing a new feature that allowed users to define who could and could not reply to their tweets. These changes were made in attempt to help people feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts on their own Twitter profiles. After a few months of testing, those features are now rolling out to everyone on the platform. … Continue reading
Charter tries to convince FCC that broadband customers want data caps
1KArs Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) Charter Communications has claimed to the Federal Communications Commission that broadband users enjoy having Internet plans with data caps, in a filing arguing that Charter should be allowed to impose caps on its Spectrum Internet service starting next year. Charter isn't currently allowed to impose data caps because of conditions the FCC placed on
This Transparent Xiaomi TV Reminds Me That No One Wants This Shit
Xiaomi Transparent
300+Gizmodo / 12h
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The robots occupying our sidewalks
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Haben Girma Contributor Haben Girma is an internationally acclaimed disability justice lawyer and the author of the memoir, " Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law ." The robot, shaped like a large cooler on wheels, zipped along somewhere ahead of me. My left hand clasped the smooth leather harness of my German shepherd guide dog. “Mylo, forward.” The speed of his four short legs c
Cadillac is about to discover if Super Cruise early-adopters like it enough to pay for it again [Updated]
SlashGear / 12h
The earliest adopters of Cadillac’s Super Cruise look set to get some bad news they might not have expected, with the bundled subscription to the hands-free cruise control system soon coming to an end. While Cadillac made little mention of it when it first offered the Level 2 technology on the model year 2018 CT6 – first sold in 2017 … Continue reading
Google updates remote learning tools on Meet and Classroom
100+Engadget / 12h
It’s back-to-school season, and because of the coronavirus pandemic, many students will be hitting the books virtually this year. Consequently, Google for Education has announced a robust set of updates that will enhance Google Meet, Google Classroom and other aspects of the service. The updates were unveiled at Google’s The Anywhere School event -- but if you missed the product keynote, here’s w
This 10W Aukey Wireless Charging Hub Has 60W Power Delivery and HDMI, Only $25
Gizmodo / 12h
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Will QLC SSDs make hard drives extinct?
100+Engadget / 12h
Flash memory has had a huge impact on the way we use computers. Flash, which powers everything from thumb drives, SD cards and the memory chip in your phone up to high performance SSDs in computers and data centers, stores information in a network of specialized transistors, and has big advantages over traditional hard drives. Flash is lightweight, has no moving parts, and can transfer data many
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets are back on sale today
24Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a trio of discounts on Amazon's Fire HD tablets. The deals drop the Fire HD 8 to $60 , the Fire HD 8 Plus to $80 , and the Fire HD 10 to $100 . Though we've seen these tablets discounted a handful of times already this year, each offer matches the lowest price we've seen for each device to date. The thrust of the Fire HD line is ge
The 7 Best Things About The New Aeroplan Program (And 4 Things You’re Not Going To Like)
View from the Wing / 12h
Air Canada started off with arguably the best top elite tier in the world . They had a competitive award redemption program. A decade ago it was best in North America. A series of devaluations and the addition of fuel surcharges changed that, though it remained competitive because of even greater devaluations by U.S. airline programs. The program was disjointed because the elite program was separ
Earn double points on Amtrak travel this summer and fall
The Points Guy / 12h
Amtrak is back with another Double Days promo, where you can earn 2x Guest Rewards points on all of your rides. Here’s what you need to know. You will first need to register for Double Days here . Once registered, you will have to purchase a train ticket for travel from now through October 31, 2020, and complete travel during those dates. There’s no limit to how many bonus points you can earn wit
Scientists Have Turned Bricks Into Batteries
Bricks Energy
100+Gizmodo / 12h
We build homes out of bricks for lots of reasons. They’re resilient to high pressure and frost. They can withstand fluctuating temperatures without shrinking, expanding, or warping. They’re great at absorbing heat. They’re durable and can be reused. And according to a new study in Nature Communications, they can also… Read more...
Clearview to rely on First Amendment to defend its face-tracking tech
97Engadget / 12h
As lawsuits and cease-and-desist notices pile up on Clearview AI’s doorstep, the company’s legal strategy is clarifying, and it’s all about First Amendment rights. Clearview has hired a longstanding First Amendment lawyer, Floyd Abrams , to defend the company against claims that its technology violates privacy and safety laws. And there are a lot of claims. Clearview AI is facing lawsuits in Illi
