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Instacart Admits Two Contract Employees Accessed User Data Inappropriately
100+How-To Geek / 2h
Instacart, the grocery delivery gig service, admitted that two employees retained from a third-party support vendor accessed more shopper profiles than they needed to complete their work. The company is now notifying 2,180 shoppers about the incident and promised to take swift action. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Researchers smash internet speed record
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Academics have bested the previous internet speed record by a significant margin.
BTS shatters YouTube record with 101 million views in 24 hours
93SlashGear / 7h
It seems that not even the pandemic is enough to take away the power of the almighty K-Pop. Or perhaps it’s exactly because of current world affairs that more people have ventured to discover new kinds of entertainment. Regardless of the underlying cause, the fact remains that hit Korean boy group BTS just made a world record by amassing over … Continue reading
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How Animal Activists Exposed the Brutality of Factory Farming
52Wired / 6min
In the second part of a Get WIRED series, we go inside one man's mission to bring to light one of factory farming's most notorious practices.
What to Know Before Sending Your Kids Back to School Online
48Wired / 6min
Whether your children are going back to class in person or remotely—or some combination—we have tips to help them make the most of the experience.
A Postal Slowdown Is Scary for Those Who Get Meds By Mail
52Wired / 6min
Many seniors, veterans, and chronically ill people rely on the USPS for prescriptions and medical supplies. During Covid-19, they can’t just go to a drugstore.
From SMS to Telegram: A history of messaging
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Better internet and more powerful phones has meant that messaging has become central to our lives
Volkswagen commences ID.4 electric SUV production in Germany
SlashGear / 15min
The Volkswagen ID.4 is the German carmaker’s much-awaited and first-ever electric SUV to arrive in the USA. Yes, we’re not getting the ID.3 compact EV, but Volkswagen is determined to face Tesla heads-on with the ID.4, and VW’s in a hurry to begin the onslaught in Germany, for a start. In a recent press release, Volkswagen is kickstarting production of … Continue reading
Windows 95 Turns 25: When Windows Went Mainstream
How-To Geek / 34min
On August 24, 1995, Microsoft launched Windows 95. This innovative, and highly-successful PC operating system weaned people who used PCs off of command lines. It also made Microsoft a household name. Here’s why Windows 95 was so special. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
'Fall Guys' is coming to mobile in China
45Engadget / 36min
The viral PC and PS4 game Fall Guys is getting a mobile makeover, at least in China, according to games analyst Daniel Ahmad. He tweeted that the Chinese entertainment company Bilibili has won the rights to “publish a mobile version of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout in China.” That’s backed up by developer Bilibili, which said it will be the exclusive agent for a mobile game called “ Jelly Bean: Ul
Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing
Microsoft Epic Apple
100+BBC News - Technology / 36min
The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly".
Hilton Honors Promo: Double Points & Elite Nights
400+One Mile at a Time / 36min
Hilton Honors has been offering the same global promotion all year, which is valid through September 7, 2020. Well, the details of Hilton Honors’ next global promotion, which launches on September 8, have just been leaked. Of all of the major hotel chains, Hilton Honors is by far the most consistent and generous with promotions. The program constantly offers promotions (typically without even a d
Understanding DNS—anatomy of a BIND zone file
Ars Technica / 37min
Enlarge / What does this stream of binary digits have to do with DNS? Nothing, really—but good luck finding a pretty pic somewhere that does! (credit: Santo Heston ) If you want to be a sysadmin or network administrator of any kind, there's a fundamental technology you really need to understand—DNS, the Domain Name Service. There was a time when a sysadmin with no aspirations to managing Internet
Tesla patches hack that upgraded Model 3 capabilities at half price
Tesla 3 Electric Cars
SlashGear / 43min
One of the concerns that come with connected and complex, computer-controlled modern cars is their vulnerability to hacking. It turns out, however, that there are some hacks that are being done for the benefit of car owners rather than for their harm. One prime example is the Tesla Model 3 that has an “Acceleration Boost” that’s already part of the … Continue reading
Love WhatsApp, but hate how much storage it uses? Help is on the way
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
WhatsApp will soon offer a suite of new tools to help you manage your phone's storage.
Nvidia’s RTX 3000 GPUs need PSU adaptor – and a staggering amount of power – going by leaked photos
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Nvidia’s next-gen Founders Edition GPUs will need a 12-pin power adaptor, as per previous buzz from the rumor mill.
Apple might discontinue iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Pro after iPhone 12 release
Apple 11 iPhone 12
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Apple often kills off older iPhones when new ones are launched, and a leak has an idea at which could go.
Windows 10 could get one of MacBook’s most divisive features
Dell 15 MacBook Pro
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Windows 10 could soon get the Wonder Bar, Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s controversial Touch Bar.
2020 Rolls Royce Dawn Silver Bullet: Limited to 50 examples worldwide
SlashGear / 1h
Rolls-Royce recently gave us a complete glimpse of its latest 2020 Dawn Silver Bullet. No doubt, it’s a magnificent thing to behold with its 5,000 pounds (2.5 tons) of comfort, decadence, and exclusivity. The Dawn Silver Bullet is limited to only 50 units worldwide. And although based on a regular Dawn, prices are expected to start upwards of the Dawn’s … Continue reading
Spotify’s first esports partnership includes a ‘League of Legends’ podcast
Spotify League of Legends
47Engadget / 1h
Spotify has taken another step to diversify its offerings by entering its first-ever esports partnership with Riot Games. The music streaming giant has become Riot’s exclusive global audio service provider for League of Legends , and that means it’s planning to launch a bunch of new LoL -related content for its users. Notably, it’s working on an exclusive and original podcast centering around the
Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome.
Pinduoduo’s latest aim: sell $145 billion farm produce in 2025
China Chinese Pinduoduo
200+TechCrunch / 1h
Still working to turn a profit and shake off its fake-goods reputation, China’s e-commerce upstart Pinduoduo set itself another ambitious goal for 2025: surpass 1 trillion yuan or $145 billion annual gross merchandise volume of agricultural products. The announcement arrived with the company’s Q2 results last Friday. For some context, online sales of agricultural goods in China in 2019 neared 400
Samsung Galaxy S30 could actually be named the Galaxy S21
59TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've been calling Samsung's early-2021 flagship the Galaxy S30, but a leak suggests it may be the Galaxy S21.
Netflix cancels one of its best shows of 2020 – for a surprising reason
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
I Am Not Okay With This and The Society are cancelled over coronavirus-related issues.
Apple is opening its first 'floating' store in Singapore
Bay Apple Singapore
300+Engadget / 1h
Apple has hundreds of physical stores dotted around the world, serving as stores, repair centers and community hubs where people can learn to be more creative. Until now, though, none of these glistening Apple meccas have been built on water. As The Straits Times reports , the company has confirmed plans to open a dome-shaped store near the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. We don't know when
The Moto G9 just launched – but you can't buy it yet
Moto Snapdragon 662 India
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Moto G9 follows the Moto G8 that launched earlier this year, though for now it's only going on sale in India.
Dell laptop and gaming laptop deals see massive savings in this 72 hour flash sale
Dell 15 MacBook Pro
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Dell's 72 hour flash sale has just begun, and you can save up to 40% on a range of monitor, laptop and gaming laptop deals right now.
Control for the Nest x Yale Smart Lock May Be Coming to the Google Home App
How-To Geek / 2h
The whole Google Nest situation is kind of weird. You can control some Nest stuff from the Home app, like cameras, but not other stuff, like the Nest x Yale smart lock. For the latter, you have to use the Nest app. But that may be changing if a promo showing a “leaked” feature is to be believed. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Display Your Love of 'Star Wars' with These Fun Themed Rugs
How-To Geek / 2h
To paraphrase the inimitable Darth Vader, “I find your lack of rug disturbing.” If you’re looking to expand your Star Wars home decor beyond Droid Instant Pots and the Baby Yoda ears you put on your Amazon Echo, we found the perfect thing: Star Wars-themed rugs from Ruggable. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Twitter Is Providing More Contextual Info for DM Requests
How-To Geek / 2h
I’m an avid Twitter user and get a lot of DM requests. Most of the time, if it’s not someone I already follow or otherwise engage with, I ignore said request (sorry) because there’s not enough info about who the person is or what they want. Twitter is changing that. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Futuristic face mask with bone conduction speakers on sale
60Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Stay protected while working out or making calls with a bone conduction audio mask for $84.99, a 14% savings as of Aug. 24. Welcome to 2020. The year when companies started making high-tech masks with bone conduction technology built into them. Meet Vivzone's Bone Conduction Audio Mask . Make no mistake, this isn't one of those masks you can buy on Etsy . Created specifically for exercisin
Make better snacks and save 40% off this programmable air fryer
24Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Enjoy your favorite fried food without all that oil by snagging a GoWISE USA® 8-in-1 programmable air fryer for $89.99, a $60 savings as of Aug. 24. Not to be a downer, but a lot of fun is bound to be canceled this coming fall and winter. Watching NFL games at bars? Nope. Celebrating Oktoberfest with thousands of drunken friends? We don't think so. Instead of dwelling on what could have be
From wine pairing to mixology, this cheap class makes for a fun night in
20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Become the bartender you always wanted to be without ever leaving your couch: Take the Complete Wine, Home Brew, and Mixology bundle for $19.99, a 97% savings as of Aug. 24. There's no shortage of booze to be consumed during this never-ending time of isolation. Liquor stores are considered essential (and for good reason) and have been keeping their inventories full while innovating with cu
This smart parking sensor can help you avoid fender benders
24Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Avoid fender benders with the Light Smart Solar Powered Parking Sensor for $89, a 31% savings as of Aug. 24. With how quickly technology evolves these days, even a car that's just five years old can feel ancient — especially when all your friends and family members seem to have the latest and greatest models . They're zooming into parking spots without a care in the world thanks to their f
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From giant robot buddy games to the re-evaluation of the VR dream.
Realme X7 official pictures reveal a very polarizing design
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The upcoming Realme X7 series’ design has been officially confirmed, suggesting a truly bold design for smartphones.
Apple AirPods are just £120 in this incredible wireless earbuds deal
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Apple AirPods have hit their lowest-ever price in this fantastic deal from Laptops Direct.
Asteroid fly-by in close proximity to Earth in November
Popular Mechanics / 2h
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A new Poco phone with a massive battery gets certified in India
India Poco Wifi Dabba
71TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The next Poco smartphone will be a premium mid-ranger with a 64MP quad-camera, high refresh rate and will compete with the OnePlus Nord.
Google’s building a streaming hub for Chrome
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Pixel 4a 5G renders show a familiar design, with 1 surprise
Google Pixel 4A 5 Leak
61Mashable / 3h
Google's upcoming Pixel 4a 5G apparently isn't going to be just a Pixel 4a with added 5G. According to fresh renders of the device based on leaked information, courtesy of leaker OnLeaks and 91mobiles , the upcoming phone will have two camera sensors on the back, compared to the regular 4a's single sensor. The Pixel 4a 5G also hosts an "unknown" sensor on the back, located in the camera bump. If
Amazfit GTS 2, GTR 2 likely to launch in September as Huami teases new product
Amazfit Zepp Huami
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Huami shared a teaser on Weibo hinting at upcoming launches which we expect to happen in September.
Nokia teases a couple of phones ahead of India launch
Nokia 2020 India Phones
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nokia India is setting the ball rolling by launching two different devices in India. If reports are to be believed, it is planning a few more such launches soon
Xiaomi Mi TV Horizon Edition to launch on September 7
Xiaomi Mi Horizon India
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Xiaomi will launch the Mi TV Horizon Edition in India on September 7 as a part of a new premium flagship smart TV series.
What tooth tartar taught us about baboons kept captive in ancient Egypt
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Jeep's monster off-road e-bike starts shipping in early September
100+Engadget / 4h
Jeep’s full-suspension off-road e-bike with insane amounts of power and an equally ludicrous price tag will finally start shipping in “ early September ,” according to manufacturer QuietKat. The company also released a climb performance video, showing that you’ll be able to mount steep hills without breaking much of a sweat — the dream of every Sunday mountain biker. The Jeep e-bike comes with a
Moto G9 with massive battery launched in India
Moto G9 Snapdragon India
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Motorola has unveiled the new Moto G9 in India, making it the first phone with the Snapdragon 662 chipset.
Leaked Asus Zenfone 7 images confirm the return of a favourite feature
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Purported live images of the upcoming Asus Zenfone 7 have leaked, suggesting that the flipping cameras are here to stay.
Now streaming: best new TV shows & movies this week in Australia (Aug 24-30)
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
These are the best new shows and movies on Australian streaming services this week, including Knives Out, Cobra Kai and more.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 might be headed to Flipkart soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Xiaomi Mi 10 flagship phone will be soon available on Flipkart.
Rumoured OnePlus Nord Lite with a mid-range Qualcomm chipset to launch next month
OnePlus Nord Snapdragon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
OnePlus is readying a new smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 662/665 chipset and will be released at the end of September. The launch cycle coincides with the regular T variants of OnePlus flagship phones.
Paying for content: Google ties up with some publications
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google had said that it would pay publishers for content as part of an upcoming feature in Google News and Discover. It now has update on the news licensing program, and has revealed who it’s working with in the pilot project.
Apple Days on Flipkart: best deals in India on iPhone SE and iPhone XR
Realme Flipkart India
72TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The iPhone SE(2020) and the iPhone XR has received a price cut on Flipkart while the iPhone 11 is getting up to Rs 5,000 instant discount during the Apple Days.
Alleged Apple AirPower prototype hints at what went wrong
SlashGear / 6h
It’s so rare for Apple to backtrack on an already announced products that when it does, it almost amounts to a big scandal for the company. That’s certainly the atmosphere in March last year when Apple finally confirmed what everyone was already expecting. While it never really disclosed the technical reason for the AirPower wireless charging mat’s cancellation, a teardown … Continue reading
Realme C12 and Realme Buds Classic goes on sale in India
Realme Flipkart India
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The latest budget Realme C12 smartphone and affordable Realme Buds Classic will go on sale for the first time in India today.
Apple to discontinue iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Pro post iPhone 12 release
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The iPhone 12 release got postponed to October due to the challenges Apple faced in the production process following the Covid-19 pandemic in its Chinese manufacturing units.
New, cheaper NBN plans could arrive in time for Christmas
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The ACCC is seeking feedback on NBN Co's plan to address the affordability of its cheapest plans.
Here’s the cheapest 18TB hard disk on the market
98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Will we see a 20TB hard drive soon?
Microsoft supports to keep Unreal Engine in App Store, mum on lawsuit
Microsoft Apple EG
SlashGear / 8h
They say adversity makes strange bedfellows and that seems to be what happened between Epic Games and Microsoft. The former has initiated a high-profile legal and publicity battle primarily with Apple (and also Google) over App Store business practices, particularly the 30% tax on in-app purchases and forcing in-app purchases in the first place. Apple, naturally bit back with a … Continue reading
Google's Android TV-powered Chromecast successor breaks cover in FCC listing
Two Google Android FCC
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
More evidence of a new Android TV-powered streaming device from Google has landed at the FCC.
How to watch the Yellowstone season 3 finale online from anywhere
65TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Yellowstone Episode 10, 'The World is Purple', airs on Sunday, August 23 - follow our guide to watch the Yellowstone season 3 finale online from anywhere.
Sea Monsters, Voice-Controlled Faucets, And an Ode to Flypaper: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
42Gizmodo / 9h
Because I am, at my core, a basic bitch, I have a sign in my office that says “Today is a good day for a good day” (in garish sparkly gold and white letters naturally). It’s a sentiment that’s been harder to believe in these days, what with the universe apparently going through its rolodex of cataclysmic events, but I… Read more...
Windows Your Phone Apps Feature: what you need to know
SlashGear / 9h
When Samsung debuted the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra earlier this month, it tried to appeal to a more work-oriented crowd, positioning the phablet’s productivity features and its tie-in with Microsoft’s software. Of course, those features could hardly stay exclusive to the phones for long, especially as far as Microsoft is concerned. The company has now announced … Continue reading
This robot vacuum mop cleaner just had a massive 20% discount
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The newly-released 360 S9 now comes with a more palatable price tag.
Mobvoi Ticwatch GTX silently drops Wear OS to keep price down
SlashGear / 10h
It may not be a renowned watchmaker but China-based Mobvoi has been turning heads one way or another in the smartwatch market. That started with Google’s investment in the company’s voice search technology, which blossomed into a deeper partnership, followed by a then unique dual-screen strategy to preserve battery life. Now it seems that Mobvoi has cut ties with Google, … Continue reading
Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G leaked in a major way
Google Pixel 4A 5 Leak
SlashGear / 10h
With August almost at its last stretch, Android fans will be counting down to the day when Google is expected to not only roll out Android 11 to the public but also reveal its next batch of smartphones. It already launched the Pixel 4a, of course, but that was just the opening salvo for 2020, albeit a late opening. The … Continue reading
One Man Lives – And Farms – In The Middle Of Tokyo Narita Airport
55View from the Wing / 11h
Toyko Narita airport was built on top of former farming villages, despite local opposition, backed by the Communist and Social Democratic parties, known as the Sanrizuka Struggle. While land for the airport was initially acquired voluntarily from its owners, by 1971 the Japanese government began expropriating property. Opposition clashed with construction workers and police, leading to deaths and
The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech
1KBBC News - Technology / 11h
Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.
The ThunderCats Are Loose in This Impressive CGI Recreation of the Show's Classic Theme
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Generally speaking, I’m a skeptic of the “recreated in CGI” genre of fan work. But this one really is something special. Read more...
