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Volvo Is Pretty Sure It Can Use Any Images It Wants From Instagram For Free

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Volvo is trying to get a lawsuit brought by an automotive photographer thrown out of California court on the basis that it has the right to use any image it wants from Instagram, without compensation or permission. Read more...

Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

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Amazon has launched an online pharmacy in Bangalore, the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state, as the e-commerce group looks to spread its tentacles in more categories in one of its key overseas markets. The company said on Friday its new service, called Amazon Pharmacy, has started accepting orders for both over-the-counter and prescription-based medicines in Bangalore. (In India, antibio

AMC to Reopen Theaters August 20th with 15-Cent Tickets and Flimsy Mask Requirements

AMC Theaters 15 Cents
100How-To Geek / 3h
AMC plans to reopen over 100 US theaters on August 20th, with questionable mask requirements and a litany of new cleaning procedures. Customers who come out on opening day can buy tickets for just 15 cents—a “1920 prices” promotion to celebrate AMC’s 100th anniversary. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Alonzo Myron Kimball (August 14, 1874 - 1923) From our stacks: Illustration “”You poor, good...

Music, Arts & Literature / 6min
Alonzo Myron Kimball (August 14, 1874 - 1923) From our stacks: Illustration “”You poor, good woman!” he said gravely.” from Madame de Treymes By Edith Wharton. With Illustrations. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1907.

Engadget Podcast: All about the Surface Duo and Galaxy Watch Active 3

Engadget / 8min
This week was dominated by Microsoft’s Surface Duo news , with the company finally unveiling full details and availability info for its dual-screen device since it was first showed off last year. Cherlynn and Devindra discuss why this is such a compelling product and spell out some concerns that could hold the Duo back. How can Microsoft justify the controversial price tag and is the software any

TalkTalk's new fibre broadband deals are cheap, fast and paired with big vouchers

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Looking for fibre broadband deals this weekend? TalkTalk looks like the way to go with cheap bills and big vouchers.

10 Bollywood movies to watch over the Independence Day weekend

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Remember our martyrs who fought for India's freedom and the soldiers who guard it today. Spend the weekend watching some of the best Bollywood patriotic movies.

Researchers say ancient woolly rhino extinction was due to climate change

SlashGear / 17min
Research has been published looking at the extinction of prehistoric megafauna like the woolly mammoth, cave lion, and wooly rhinoceros at the end of the last ice age. This extinction event was previously linked to the spread of early humans around the globe over hunting animals. However, new research has found the wooly rhinoceros may have gone extinct from a … Continue reading

Etihad Guest Offering 30% Off Award Tickets

One Mile at a Time / 18min
Etihad Airways is offering a significant discount on award tickets at the moment, which could represent a great deal. Save 30% on Etihad Airways awards The Etihad Guest frequent flyer program is offering a 30% discount on award tickets: You must book by August 27, 2020 You must travel by May 31, 2021 This is available exclusively for bookings through the Etihad Guest program, for Etihad Airways o

OnePlus announces Red Cable Day offers for its community

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In a mission to give back to community, OnePlus has announced Red Cable Day.

Who Needs a Folding Phone, Anyway?

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This week, we look at the Microsoft Surface Duo and wonder if an expensive, dual-screen device like this one feels relevant, or just needlessly extravagant.

Instagram Reels is just TikTok for basics. It'll probably be a huge hit.

Instagram Reels TikTok
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In every conceivable way, Instagram Reels is worse than TikTok. But in all likelihood, that won't stop the blatant clone from becoming a hit. Facebook (Instagram's parent company) released its copycat of the wildly popular short-form video app TikTok on August 5 . Considering its newness, the uncertainty of TikTok's future in the U.S., other competitors fighting to take TikTok's mantle , and the

Class Action Lawsuit For Passengers Who Flew The 737 MAX [Roundup]

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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 ...

An Interview With Brian Kernighan, Author of Unix: A History and Memoir

How-To Geek / 35min
If you use Linux or Unix, you’ll want to read this interview with Brian Kernighan about the origins of Unix, from his book ‘Unix: A History and a Memoir.’ Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Manage the Data LinkedIn Collects on You

How-To Geek / 35min
LinkedIn is meant to give your career a boost. In the process, though, it collects a lot of data about you. Here’s how to manage your data privacy settings on the site. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Everything You Need to Set Up a Child's Remote Learning Station for Under $400

How-To Geek / 36min
Attending school from home isn’t a new idea, but it’s become a sudden necessity for a lot of kids and parents. You don’t have to set up a dedicated schoolwork area via a remote connection, but take it from someone who’s worked from home for over a decade—it helps a lot. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

AWS has made quantum computing more accessible than ever

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Amazon Braket aims to catalyze quantum computing adoption by making resources widely available.

Google My Business now offers faster ways to update profiles

SlashGear / 44min
We’ve become more dependent these days on the Internet to search for information, especially about places or businesses whose hours and policies may have changed in the past months. Unfortunately, those very same businesses may be experiencing difficulties in keeping up-to-date from lack of manpower or for being unable to even go to the office. The need for quick access … Continue reading

Snapchat's latest custom Lenses are designed for dancing videos

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Snap has updated its Lens Studio platform so artists and developers can create custom Lenses — the company’s term for AR experiences — that leverage full body tracking. Snapchat’s maker has created two templates, Full Body Triggers and Full Body Attachments , that can conjure up various effects based on what the user is doing inside the frame. As a tutorial video explains, these include toggling

How credit card issuers are dipping back into travel with targeted hotel offers

The Points Guy / 1h
Before the pandemic , if you had a premium or mid-tier credit card, you could snag some amazing Amex or Chase Offers for hotel stays. In regular times, cash-back or bonus point offers could save you hundreds of dollars on a vacation or get you enough points to plan your next one. New targeted travel offers through Amex and Chase seemingly vanished in the early months of the pandemic. Instead of c

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card Review (2020)

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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card 2x points on Southwest $75 annual Southwest credit no foreign transaction fees Annual Fee: $149 Apply Now Southwest Airlines has some fantastic co-branded credit cards with Chase . Of their three personal cards, my favorite one is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card , so in this post, I wanted to take a closer look at what makes this card so sp

The Morning After: Epic and 'Fortnite' vs. Apple and Google

59Engadget / 1h
If you’re planning a trip after our shared isolation comes to an end — or if you’re ready to get out of the house right now, we’ll try not to be too judgy — then keep an eye on Google. It’s rolling out updates to search and its Trips section that include COVID-19 advisory info, as well as notes on which hotels or vacation rentals offer free cancellations if your plans change. — Richard Intel dish

Ford celebrates the Bronco’s birthday with all-new adventure concepts

2021 Ford Bronco Concepts
SlashGear / 1h
This week Ford is celebrating the 55th birthday of the iconic Bronco SUV. Part of that celebration involves Ford showing off five new adventure concepts for the all-new Bronco and Bronco Sport. The concepts show off factory-backed accessories that allow owners to personalize their Bronco vehicles. Ford is also talking about the first Bronco Off-Roadeo location and returning to racing … Continue r

Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

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The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

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The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

Makeup Classes Have Gone Virtual—and We Tried One Out

84Wired / 1h
Many small companies and beauticians have updated in-store lessons for the new stay-at-home world. Think beauty YouTube, but better.

Making a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Hard. Making One for Kids Is Harder

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As researchers deepen their understanding of children’s role in the pandemic, some argue they are being overlooked in the race to a vaccine.

Rocket Report: SpaceX’s South Texas resort, the Air Force makes its picks

32Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The Space Launch System rocket core stage is shown installed on the top left side of the B-2 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. (credit: NASA) Welcome to Edition 3.12 of the Rocket Report! We got plenty of serious news this week about rockets big and small. But our best story is a fun one, all the way from the Atlai Mountains in Siberia where SpaceX founder Elon Musk has a big f

Hubble Telescope spots culprit behind Betelgeuse dimming

Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

When you should consider the Capital One Venture card for hotels and car rentals

The Points Guy / 1h
The Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card has long been a favorite for all non-bonus spending because you earn a flat 2x miles on purchases. But there are two bonus categories that have escaped notice by many cardholders — hotels and car rentals . You can earn a generous 5x on hotel stays and car rental purchases booked and paid with the card through the Capital One Travel portal. Since TPG v

2021 Mazda CX-5, CX-9, and 6 sedan receives Carbon Edition trim package

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Mazda is sprucing up the 2021 CX-5, CX-9, and 6 sedan with a new Carbon Edition trim package. It includes bespoke Polymetal Grey paint, black exterior accents, and red leather upholstery. Also standard are premium amenities including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity along with Mazda’s iActive-sense driver assist feature. The Carbon Edition package is available for the 2021 CX-5 … Conti

Jason Sudeikis and James Corden play enjoyable Zoom game of 'Football Pro or Football No?'

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The Late Late Show team has been on a break for the past few weeks, which means they've had plenty of time to think up more Zoom-based guessing games of the " Pants or PJs " variety. First out of the gates is "Football Pro or Football No?", which sees Jason Sudeikis and James Corden attempting to identify which three out of six people on a video call are professional football players (Corden stic

Panasonic S5 could soon take on Canon EOS R6 with imminent launch

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The Panasonic S5 appears to be gearing up for a launch that might give us yet another compelling full-frame mirrorless camera.

Astronomers kill all the fun, blame dust for Betelgeuse’s dimming

Hubble NASA Betelgeuse
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Enlarge / This image is a colour composite made from exposures from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2). It shows the area around the red supergiant star Betelgeuse. (credit: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2/Davide De Martin. ) Betelgeuse is one of the closest massive stars to Earth. It's also an old star, and it has reached the stage when it glows a dull red and expands, with the hot core only having a

Facebook is stepping up its Linux work once again

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The Linux Foundation welcomes Facebook as platinum member.

Explore the depths of the ocean with this tiny submarine

Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

How to Show Windows 10’s Hidden Floating Performance Panels

36How-To Geek / 2h
Want to see live-updating resource usage stats from your system’s CPU, memory, disk, network, or GPU? Windows 10 has some hidden built-in perfomance monitors that can help. You can even have Windows show always-on-top FPS. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Pinterest employees are staging a walkout after discrimination allegations

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Pinterest employees are planning a walkout today at 1PM PST following discrimination allegations by several former employees. In a Medium post and NY Times article, former COO Françoise Brougher said she was fired over gender discrimination issues and has filed a lawsuit against the the company. That’s after two Black female Pinterest employees quit after tweeting that they were underpaid and fac

Awesome: Qantas Selling Care Packages With Pajamas (And More)

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With airlines operating fewer flights than in the past, there’s a lot of excess inventory of just about anything you’d usually find on a flight, ranging from amenity kits to mixed nuts. Well, Qantas is now selling these directly to consumers. Qantas has created care packages that can be purchased through the Qantas Rewards Store . Each care package comes with the following items: One Qantas busin

Observatory catches Perseid meteor shower peak

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

This multipurpose hacking tool is also a Tamagochi

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Hubble Space Telescope helps solve the mystery of Betelgeuse

Hubble NASA Betelgeuse
SlashGear / 2h
A mystery has been plaguing scientists concerning why exactly Betelgeuse has dimmed. New observations by NASA and the ESA using the Hubble Space Telescope have given a possible answer to that mystery. The observation suggests that Betelgeuse, a supergiant star, unexpectedly dimmed because of an immense amount of hot material ejected into space. The material formed a dust cloud that … Continue rea

Researchers have found a way to store energy in red bricks

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

'Dead by Daylight' enables cross-play between PC and console

59Engadget / 2h
Behaviour Interactive promised us cross-platform features for Dead by Daylight back in May. Now, the developer has announced that cross-play is live for the PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch almost a year after introducing the feature on the Steam and Windows Store versions of the game. As Polygon notes, that greatly expands players’ multiplayer matchmaking pool. In addition, players can now add frie

Fortnite: Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans

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Apple and Google removed the hit game from their app stores after it bypassed their payment systems.

Windows 10’s best new feature will be compatible with Surface Duo

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It seems one of Windows 10’s best features, which enables Android apps to run on your PC, won’t just be compatible with Samsung phones – the upcoming Surface Duo is getting it as well.

Here are two new Netflix original movies you'll actually want to watch in 2020

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The Devil All The Time and Rebecca will be well worth adding to your watch list.

Even cruise executives are surprised by how many people are booking cruises

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You’re not alone if you’re booking a cruise for the coming year. Despite a seemingly endless barrage of negative news about cruising in recent months, and the fact that most ships aren’t operating due to the coronavirus pandemic , cruise fans continue to book future cruises with abandon — so much so that it has taken even cruise line executives off guard. “We have been both humbled and surprised

Google Phone app is now somewhat available outside of Pixel phones

Google Phone Pixel 4A
SlashGear / 2h
We call them smartphones but one of the least frequent things most of us actually do with them is making or even receiving calls. Our devices are loaded with tons of apps but the app that makes the smartphone a phone doesn’t actually get much attention, perhaps except from Google. Google does have a Phone app worth noting and being … Continue reading

Google's latest Chrome update makes it easy to browse in secret – and you can try it now

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Chrome's private browsing mode is now just a click away.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is the best smartwatch you can buy right now

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Samsung's latest smartwatch has snagged the top spot in our best smartwatch guide.

Canon data leaked online after company refuses to negotiate with ransomware attackers

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Maze ransomware group has delivered a warning shot designed to force Canon’s hand.

How to cure your pandemic blues with moments of pure joy

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Everyday I walk down to our unfinished basement to do something I call treadmill dancing. You might have seen it before in Taylor Swift's Apple Music commercial . When I watched the spot a few years ago, I thought: Who the hell tries to move their body in sync to the beat while running on a conveyor belt? I chalked it up as an over-the-top pitch to endear us to Swift and sell an Apple product. Bu

Leak suggests Google Pixel 5 will only come in XL size – but we're not so sure

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A new rumors suggests there won't be a 'standard' Pixel 5, with just a larger model, but we're not convinced.

A college kid’s fake, AI-generated blog fooled tens of thousands. This is how he made it.

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At the start of the week, Liam Porr had only heard of GPT-3. By the end, the college student had used the AI model to produce an entirely fake blog under a fake name. It was meant as a fun experiment. But then one of his posts found its way to the number-one spot on Hacker News. Few people noticed that his blog was completely AI-generated. Some even hit “Subscribe.” While many have speculated abo

5 offerings on OTT platforms for the I-Day weekend in India

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This Independence Day weekend in India has fresh offerings on OTT platforms. Out of the many, we have chosen 5 --- two web series and three films. The web series are in Hindi. Among the films, two are in the South Indian languages of Tamil and Telugu.

Hisense Laser TV claims to be good for your eyes

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The Hisense Laser TV provides a great viewing experience as TV use increases

Windows 10 update brings more misery thanks to mysterious errors

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Some folks are getting seriously frustrated with the latest round of patches to be released for Microsoft’s OS.

Disney and Lego are making a new 'Star Wars Holiday Special'

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The November 17th, 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special is infamously awful and “not awful in a good way,” the late Carrie Fisher once told Yahoo . In fact, it was so cheesy and awkward that George Lucas disowned it, supposedly saying he’d smash every copy if he could. You might be surprised, then, to hear that Disney+ is making a new Star Wars Holiday Special — but since it’s teaming up with Lego, it

[Update: Google Too] Apple Boots 'Fortnite' Out of the App Store in an Escalating Battle Royale

20How-To Geek / 3h
Today, Epic updated its Fortnite apps to lower the prices of V-bucks by 20%. That happened across the board, even on iOS and Android. But only if you bypassed the iOS and Android payment systems. Predictably, Apple didn’t like the move and kicked Fortnite to the curb, which is likely what Epic wanted in the first place. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Protect your digital presence with this security subscription

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TL;DR: A two-year subscription to Ivacy VPN is on sale for $2.25 per month as of Aug. 14, saving you 77% on list price. The internet might seem like a friendly place full of interesting things, but it can also be pretty dangerous if you're not protected. Data harvesters, hackers, and malicious websites are always out there waiting for users to drop their defenses and make a mistake. We wouldn't w

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to code, now is a great time to start

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As remote work has become both increasingly popular and necessary, it’s brought new meaning to who essential workers are and which job skills can survive — meaning who can work remotely and who can’t. Coding is one skill that can easily be done remotely and is often done outside of an office setting. Not to mention, coding is necessary for countless professions and is highly sought after by compa

20 cool gadgets and tiny tools on sale this weekend

28Mashable / 3h
The term "essentials" has an entirely new meaning these days. From face masks to sanitizers, we now have true essentials that we must carry regularly. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't think beyond that. From multifunctional screwdrivers to no-touch door openers, here are some pocket-sized everyday carry essentials that are sure to come in handy. For navigating germ-filled surfaces CleanKey™ Mi

Lirica is an educational app that uses music to help you learn Spanish

Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Work on your Spanish with a lifetime subscription to the Lirica Premium Language Learning app for $49.99, a 66% savings as of Aug. 14. Learning a second (or third or fourth) language can be a great boost for your career. And learning Spanish is especially helpful considering it's one of the most commonly spoken languages in the United States. If you've been waiting for the right moment to

This luxurious subscription box can help you forget about reality for a bit

Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Enjoy high-end products with a three-month subscription to the Robb Vices Luxury Boxes for $339, a 71% savings as of Aug. 14. You may be used to seeing subscription boxes all over Instagram, especially after a season of The Bachelor when the contestants rack up their sponsorships. And while some of the boxes are filled with, quite frankly, a bunch of crap, some are a pretty amazing way to

This wireless UV sanitizer kills odor-causing bacteria in your shoes

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TL;DR: Eliminate 99.99% of bacteria with a two-pack of Natural Fusion 2.0 Wireless UV Sanitizers for $84.99, a 29% savings as of Aug. 14. Just because you can't see bacteria, viruses, or other harmful particles, doesn't mean they're not there. But depending on what kind of particles they are, you can definitely smell them. If you just can't seem to kill the stink in your shoes, gym bag, or even i

Match vs. Zoosk: Do you trust algorithms or do you want control?

28Mashable / 3h
Officially deciding that you're going to try your hand at online dating is the easy part. It's choosing which dating site is worth the monthly subscription fee that trips most people up. Even folks who are novices in the online dating world probably have a general idea of the differences between popular dating apps and websites. You know that Tinder and the like are young, fast-paced, and the pla

Apple One service could land alongside iPhone 12 to make subscriptions cheaper

Apple One October iPhone
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Apple is reportedly working on an Apple One service that would bundle various subscriptions together at a lower price.

Want a new Alexa speaker? Trade in an old Amazon device and get a discount

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Amazon rolls out its trade-in hardware program to the UK, offering online gift cards or discounts on new hardware in the same category.

Samsung Galaxy Buds are just £89 in this incredible earbuds deal from Amazon

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds have dropped to their lowest-ever price, with an enormous £70 discount.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 release date may be sooner than we first expected

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A new leak has suggested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be ready to buy at some point in September.

Microsoft Surface Duo and the Galaxy Fold 2: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 25

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The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

Redmi G Gaming Notebook goes official in China

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All the Redmi G models come with 10th Gen Intel CPUs, dedicated Nvidia GPUs and 16.1-inch 144Hz displays.

Xiaomi to bring its smart refrigerators and washing machine to India

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Xiaomi sells a lot of products apart from smartphones in China. Gradually these products are making their way to India

Oracle and Salesforce hit with GDPR class action lawsuits over cookie tracking consent

100+TechCrunch / 4h
The use of third party cookies for ad tracking and targeting by data broker giants Oracle and Salesforce is the focus of class action style litigation announced today in the UK and the Netherlands. The suits will argue that mass surveillance of Internet users to carry out real-time bidding ad auctions cannot possibly be compatible with strict EU laws around consent to process personal data. The l

James Corden hanging out with David Beckham for 2 hours gets very intense, very fast

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If you have two hours off work and you're looking to relax, don't spend that time with David Beckham. James Corden recently learned this the hard way. In the clip above from The Late Late Show , the world-famous soccer player suggests to Corden that they go biking together. But when the host rocks up with a picnic basket attached to a tandem, Beckham explains that they're actually going for a har

Fortnite : pourquoi un combat épique avec Apple et Google pourrait conduire à des changements majeurs

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Epic met Apple et Google au défi de modifier les conditions de l'App Store et du Google Play Store, mais est-ce tout ? Jusqu'où Epic veut vraiment aller ?

Facebook ordered to clean up undersea drilling equipment in Oregon

100+Engadget / 5h
Facebook has earned the ire of Oregon residents and officials for abandoning drilling equipment off the state’s coast, 50 feet under the sea floor. According to the Tillamook Headlight Herald , Facebook subcontractor Edge Cable Holdings, Inc. left 1,100 feet of drill pipe and approximately 6,500 gallons of drilling fluid, among other drilling tools, in the ocean back in April. The company used al

Apple to offer subscription bundles

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Xiaomi has a new cheap phone with a massive battery and high-res screen

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Xiaomi's latest cheap phone from its Redmi sub-brand costs just £159 but has a high-res screen and big battery.

ZTE's under-screen camera phone appears online for the first time

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China's certification portal, TENAA, has spilled the beans on the looks of the ZTE handset.
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Amazon India launches online pharmacy service

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E-commerce giant Amazon has stepped into the online medicine segment in India with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in Bengaluru. This foray is perhaps in response to the fact that Reliance is in talks to take over established Indian online pharma store NetMeds.

You can now experience Samsung Galaxy devices at home

Samsung Galaxy 20 3
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Samsung has announced a new service in India which allows you to book demo online for its Galaxy devices.

Spanish Grand Prix 2020 live stream: how to watch F1 action online from anywhere

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Last weekend's race was the first of the season not won by Mercedes - follow our guide to get an F1 live stream and watch the Spanish Grand Prix online in 2020.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700, Stealth 600 Gen 2 ready for next-gen consoles

SlashGear / 6h
Truly Wireless Stereo or TWS earbuds are all the rage on mobile these days but there will also be a class of consumers that demand a bit more reliability than what even the latest Bluetooth version offer. Gamers are particularly dependent on quality sounds not just for critical audio cues but also for clear communication with teammates. For those low-latency … Continue reading

Uber and Lyft Lose Bid to Keep Exploiting Their Drivers for Just a Little Bit Longer

Uber Lyft California
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On Thursday, a California judge denied motions by Uber and Lyft to delay a previous injunction ordering the ridesharing companies to reclassify their contractors as full-time employees. That ruling goes into effect on August 20, to which the companies had requested a 10-day extension in order to attempt an appeal. Read more...

ZTE Axon A20 5G with under-screen camera passes by China’s TENAA

SlashGear / 7h
Some may think that innovation in the smartphone market has almost plateaued but there are still a few dreams that have yet to be fulfilled that don’t involve foldable or rollable screens. One such dream is having a camera that hides underneath the screen, unseen until it is needed. Many manufacturers, including Samsung and Apple, have reportedly been trying to … Continue reading

The fastest NBN plans in Australia

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TechRadar has sifted through all the NBN offerings to find you the fastest plans at the best prices.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i launched in India

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Lenovo has expanded its Yoga series with a new Slim laptop with the 10th gen Intel SoC and Nvidia graphics.

Amazon is liable for defective third-party products, Californian court rules

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A Californian Court of Appeal has ruled Amazon is responsible for defective products sold through its Marketplace, even if they are being sold by a third party. This decision has significant implications for Amazon, which had previously managed to avoid liability by claiming it is merely a service provider. "Whatever term we use to describe Amazon’s role, be it 'retailer,' 'distributor,' or merel

Epic lawsuit claims Google blocked 'Fortnite' deals with OnePlus, LG

Epic Google OnePlus
100+Engadget / 8h
Epic Games already announced it’s suing Apple over the company removing Fortnite from its App Store due to the “Mega Drop” that offered players a way to purchase items directly from Epic for a lower price. Now Google has also pulled Fortnite from its mobile app store, and Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against that company too. Fortnite is currently unavailable on Google Play. More information wi

Learn to code front-end programming languages for under £11

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TL;DR: The Front End Developer Bootcamp course is on sale for £10.72 as of August 14, saving you 93% on list price. At this point, you may have already gained fluency in Animalese due to your excessive Animal Crossing gaming. And while we agree that tending to your island and contributing to Tom Nook's empire is productive, perhaps you should consider picking up another language — one not spoken

Amazon Alexa can be hacked with a one-click Amazon link

Check Point Amazon Alexa
SlashGear / 8h
Amazon is both famous and notorious for making it extremely easy to buy things with just a single click, even using a “1-Click” button exactly for that. It seems, however, that it may just be just as simple to compromise one of Amazon’s most popular products. Its AI-powered personal assistant Alexa can be found in so many smart speakers and … Continue reading

These online courses teach you how to win at online poker

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TL;DR: The Ultimate Poker Pro Blueprint Mastery Bundle is on sale for £16.08 as of August 14, saving you 99% on list price. Playing poker online is a totally different game than playing in real life. You aren't playing other people so much as you are just playing the algorithm. Therefore, it requires a touch less skill and a touch more pattern recognition and smarts. In the Ultimate Poker Pro Blu

This is the cheapest 512GB PC you can find and it fits in your pocket

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Exclusive: Little-known PC vendor looking to make waves with eye-catching price.

New on Netflix AU this weekend: Project Power, Dirty John: Season 2 and more

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The Jamie Foxx-starring superhero film Project Power leads this weekend's Netflix releases.

Epic Games sues Google over Fortnite removal over Play Store violations

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In just a few hours, the mobile app and gaming market exploded into a flurry of news, removals, and two lawsuits, all revolving around a single game: Fortnite. Epic Games, who has spoken out and moved against the status quo in the game and app store markets, made a daring move to implement its own direct payment system to bypass … Continue reading

Surface Duo promised to get three years of Android updates

Microsoft Surface Duo
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Although it has sold Android phones in the past, the Surface Duo is technically Microsoft’s first true Android phone, under its own name and without Nokia’s involvement. It’s not surprising, then, that it wants to put its best foot forward, and not just in the sense of being a unique dual-screen phone. It turns out, Microsoft is joining the rather … Continue reading

Fortnite's endgame: why an Epic fight with Apple and Google could lead to major changes

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Epic is challenging Apple and Google to make changes in the App Store and Google Play Store, respectively, but is that all? Here’s what we think.

Wear OS update promises to be faster, support Snapdragon Wear 4100

Google Wear 4100 Update
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Android Wear, now Wear OS by Google, should have taken the wearable market by storm. For one reason or another, however, Android’s wearable incarnation didn’t take off as well as its mobile original, and Wear OS lagged behind Apple’s watchOS and Samsung’s Tizen-based OS in more ways than one. With Android 11 just around the corner, Google is reassuring the … Continue reading

'Project Power' Is a Secret Lesson About Science's Dark Side

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Netflix's new film updates a played-out superhero trope with a hidden message about the evils of human experimentation.

ISIS allegedly used Facebook in bid to scam people desperate for face masks

US ISIS N95 Facebook
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In mid-March, as the first shelter-in-place orders were issued across the U.S. and desperate public health officials scrounged for medical grade face masks, an online store by the name of FaceMaskCenter.com offered hope. Despite the global shortage, it claimed to have hundreds of thousands of FDA-approved N95 masks, and would be delighted to sell them to businesses in need. Unfortunately, as the

Fortnite Booted from Google's App Store Too [Update: Now Epic's Suing Google Along With Apple]

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Google kicked Fortnite off its Play Store on Thursday following the unparalleled theatrics of its removal from Apple’s app store earlier today. Read more...

Fortnite hit by major outage in North America: Here’s the workaround

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If you’ve tried playING Fortnite this evening and you’re located in the North America-East, you’ve likely been met with a bizarre lobby that includes only Arena game modes — or, perhaps, no game modes at all, only gibberish. This is due to a major outage the game is experiencing in one part of North America, leaving many players unable to … Continue reading

'Fortnite' has now been punted from the Google Play Store as well

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Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store on Thursday, citing developer Epic Games' addition of new, unapproved features to the massively popular battle royale game. Now it seems Google has done the same, unceremoniously booting Fortnite from the Google Play Store. As is the case with Apple, at contention is Fortnite 's new in-game payment option Fortnite allows players to purchase in-game curren

Google Search gets new tools to help travelers during the pandemic

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As some parts of the world begin to open back up to more extensive activities and travel, many people are left wondering where they can go, what the related travel rules are, which places are accepting visitors, and more. Here to help with that is an update to Google Search that adds relevant COVID-19 and lockdown-related information for travelers, including … Continue reading

Pinterest Employees Plan Walkout Following Multiple Discrimination Allegations

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Following damning allegations of gender discrimination that surfaced in a lawsuit filed earlier this week by the company’s former chief operating officer, Françoise Brougher, it appears Pinterest employees are organizing a walkout tomorrow, Aug. 14. Read more...

Daimler settles its emissions scandal lawsuit for nearly $3 billion

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Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler will pay close to $3 billion to settle the US fallout from its diesel emissions scandal. The German automaker said it expects its recent settlement with American authorities, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Justice Department and California Air Resources Board (CARB), to cost approximately $1.5 billion. It will also pay out about $700 million to s

NSA and FBI warn that new Linux malware threatens national security

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Enlarge (credit: Suse ) The FBI and NSA have issued a joint report warning that Russian state hackers are using a previously unknown piece of Linux malware to stealthily infiltrate sensitive networks, steal confidential information, and execute malicious commands. In a report that’s unusual for the depth of technical detail from a government agency, officials said the Drovorub malware is a full-f

A Little Something to Remember This Year By

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The Zyllion Shiatsu Pillow Massager Eased My Broken Body Working From Home

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