Saturday, August 08, 2020

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The History of Caps Lock: Why Does the Caps Lock Key Exist?

100+How-To Geek / 9h
Caps Lock: the key that MAKES YOU SHOUT ACCIDENTALLY when you press it. Do we really need it in this day and age? Why is it even there, anyway? Let’s find out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Intel Is Investigating How Confidential Data Ended Up Online

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1KWired / 8h
The leak contains information that the company makes available to partners and customers under NDA. A researcher says it came from a breach.

The quest to liberate $300,000 of bitcoin from an old ZIP file

1KArs Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In October, Michael Stay got a weird message on LinkedIn. A total stranger had lost access to his bitcoin private keys—and wanted Stay's help getting his $300,000 back. It wasn't a total surprise that The Guy, as Stay calls him, had found the former Google security engineer. Nineteen years ago, Stay published a paper detailing a technique for breaking into encrypted

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New COVID-era cruise restriction: No leaving the ship without an escort

The Points Guy / 26min
Would you take a cruise if you couldn’t leave the ship during a port call without an escort? That’s the way it’s going to work on two MSC Cruises vessels that are scheduled to restart sailings in Europe later this month. MSC Cruises this week said passengers on the two ships — MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica — only would be allowed to get off in ports if they were on an official, MSC Cruises-orga

Sleep on the water with these 8 unique European boat rentals

The Points Guy / 26min
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. This summer has been a little different. Instead of hitting Ibiza ‘s night life scene or jetting off to far-flung Asian islands, maybe you’re considering a staycation. Either way, this year’s

WarnerMedia shakes itself up to focus on HBO Max

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53Engadget / 1h
WarnerMedia has gone through a management shakeup under new CEO Jason Kilar, and it’s part of his efforts to make HBO Max the company’s main priority. Kilar has announced the restructuring in an email to employees, telling them that it’s vital for WarnerMedia to change and simplify how it’s organized to “[elevate] HBO Max in the organization and [expand] its scope globally.” The CEO also stressed

Off the beaten path: Tips on visiting and exploring France

The Points Guy / 1h
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. And we’ll be here to help you prepare, whether it’s next month or next year. Paris is probably the first place on most people’s list of places to visit in France — and with good reason, of co

4 Things To Know About Airline Miles Now [Roundup]

View from the Wing / 1h
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 ...

National Park Service warns against murder in hilarious bear PSA

39Mashable / 1h
It's hiking season ! Remember to drink plenty of water, leave the trail how you found it, behave safely in the presence of wildlife, and avoid murder if at all possible. On Wednesday, the National Park Service shared a hilarious PSA with outdoor adventurers regarding proper protocol around bears. In a lengthy post made on the agency's Facebook page , rangers informed hikers of the right steps to

A cruise for Generation Z? That’s the plan at one line

The Points Guy / 2h
Big news, Generation Z members: You now have your very own cruises. River line U by Uniworld this week announced plans for the cruise industry’s first Generation Z-focused sailings to start in 2021. The seven-night trips, to take place on European rivers, will be specifically aimed at teens and their parents with special activities such as onboard karaoke contests, foosball tournaments, camping o

Share Ventures, an LA-based studio for company creation, is MoviePass co-founder Hamet Watt’s next act

100+TechCrunch / 2h
Nearly eight years ago, Hamet Watt and Stacy Spikes launched MoviePass , the subscription-based movie ticketing service that captured the minds and dollars of investors and brought thousands of cinephiles a too-good-to-be-true deal for all-you-can watch movie passes. Watt, who came to MoviePass as an entrepreneur in residence at True Ventures, previously founded the brand and product placement st

8 helpful Chrome extensions to improve working from home

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69Mashable / 2h
On one hand working from home is truly awesome. Your commute is however far it is from your bed to your laptop , you don't have to deal face-to-face with annoying colleagues, you can make your own homemade, healthy snacks, and yes, you can work in your pajamas. On the other hand, working from home turns your cozy sanctuary into an extension of your workplace , and it can be hard to switch off the

Watch these joyous Gen-Z babies bask in the glory of Phil Collins

24Mashable / 2h
You'll always remember your first...time listening to Phil Collins? These two will, anyway. On July 27, twin YouTubers Tim and Fred Williams — known for their hilarious reaction videos to classic songs like Dolly Parton's " Jolene ," The White Stripes' " Seven Nation Army ," and Tom Jones' " I'll Never Fall in Love Again " on the channel TwinsthenewTrend — gifted the world documentation of their

NASA has gathered new information on Marsquakes

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SlashGear / 2h
NASA has been recording seismic information from inside the surface of Mars using the InSight Lander’s seismometer. NASA says the data record is the first direct evidence of key boundaries inside the Red Planet’s interior. The goal was to help planetary scientists understand how rocky planets are formed. Before recent data was recorded by the InSight Lander, scientists only had … Continue reading

TPG inside report: What it was like to visit Croatia during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Points Guy / 2h
On July 3, it was like Christmas for many of us who were hoping to get away. It was the day that the U.K. government announced that we’d be able to travel internationally again, and along with it, a list of countries that we could visit without having to quarantine on return. I immediately started looking at destinations where I could mix a bit of working remotely and a vacation. Conscious that I

Leak claims 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will start at right under $81,000

SlashGear / 2h
A new leak has surfaced that sheds some highly desired information on the anticipated 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. An alleged dealer order document has surfaced that claims the starting price for the Durango SRT Hellcat will be $80,995. That is most certainly a lot of coin for an SUV, but the Durango SRT Hellcat is anything but a typical … Continue reading

Frances Allen, Who Helped Hardware Understand Software, Dies at 88

400+NYT > Technology / 3h
One of the few women in the computer industry in its early days, she paved the way for the efficient, lightning-fast apps of today.

Apple Watch deals: the Series 3 is at it's lowest price ever at Amazon right now

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The latest Apple Watch deals from Amazon see the lowest sale price return on the Series 3 this weekend.

With macOS Big Sur, Apple succeeds where Microsoft failed with Windows 8

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macOS 11 Big Sur's public beta is here, bringing some radical design changes inspired by iOS and iPadOS. And, it reminds me of Microsoft and how it messed up Windows 8 back in the day.

Top travel gear for families

The Points Guy / 3h
While there is no mysterious gadget that makes traveling with children a breeze, there are items that can make the journey more manageable and safer. TPG previously covered the top items to bring in your carry-on for young children here and addressed in-flight seat extenders here. This article covers how to move your children and their things around hassle-free while you travel. Bringing my Babyz

SpaceX launches 57 new “VisorSat” Starlink satellites

SlashGear / 3h
SpaceX launched 57 new satellites in its latest push to get its Starlink cluster up and running. The company plans to start beta trials of its Internet service served by the satellites later this summer. There has been controversy surrounding the Starlink satellites, particularly with them being much brighter than anyone anticipated. Astronomers and scientists worldwide have complained the SpaceX

Bernie Sanders, Elon Musk, and the Twitter fight over a tax on billionaires

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300+Mashable / 3h
Sen. Bernie Sanders accepts none of your hypocritical hot takes, Elon Musk. Musk's seeming inability to think before tweeting (or his desire for attention) bit him in the ass Friday night when he attempted a dunk on Sanders. The beefing started when Musk replied on Twitter to an article about a bill proposed by the Vermont senator that would create a one-time tax for the country's billionaires to

Mining Deep Sea Vents Could Put Precious Ecosystems At Risk

28Gizmodo / 3h
The deep sea is one of the least understood places on Earth. Among its oddities are hydrothermal vents , cracks in the seafloor that pump out scaldingly hot water and form massive chimneys teeming with weird microbial life. Read more...

ESPN+ is getting more expensive for new subscribers

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SlashGear / 3h
Disney’s ESPN+, the streaming version of the popular sports network, is getting a price increase…but only for new customers. Existing subscribers will continue to pay the $4.99/month rate they signed up for, but that will only last for around a year, after which point the price increase will roll their way, as well. ESPN+ remains a bundled option with Disney+ … Continue reading

Paramount's New President Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About the Star Trek Movies

300+Gizmodo / 3h
While Star Trek ’s TV offerings are flourishing , the films are stuck in somewhat of a rut. After the plans for a fourth Abrams-helmed Trek fell apart, the studio hasn’t had a lot of clarity over what to do with the property, with several film ideas, including one famously pushed by Quentin Tarantino, being floated,… Read more...

How do pilots deal with an engine failure on takeoff?

37The Points Guy / 3h
An engine failure on takeoff is one of the most challenging situations a pilot can face. The sudden asymmetry of thrust can cause the nose to lurch to one side, requiring immediate and instinctive reactions. If the engine has caught fire, alarm bells will be ringing (physically and metaphorically) and lights will be flashing. It’s the pilot’s job to block all these out and focus on the task at ha

colsmi: The Beano’s front page from today in 1940, featuring...

Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
colsmi : The Beano’s front page from today in 1940, featuring Korky The Cat defending the nation’s ports from the threat of Nazi Parachute Mice. (Art by James Crighton.)

Why Social Distancing On Planes Matters Less Than You Think

View from the Wing / 4h
Airlines are engaged in hygiene theater, cleaning surfaces and promoting electrostatic spraying. I appreciate the cleanliness and hope it sticks around after the pandemic. But the CDC and other research suggests surfaces aren’t a key vector of Covid-19 spread. Social distancing guidance was based on the idea that large respiratory droplets are the primary way that the virus spreads, and those dro

How I accidentally gatecrashed a startup’s morning meeting

100+TechCrunch / 4h
There’s a certain kind of panic that at some point gets us all. You just got to work but did you leave the oven on at home? The gut-punch “call me ASAP” message from your boss but now they’re not answering their phone. Or that moment you unexpectedly see your camera light flash on your computer and you’re suddenly in a video call with a ton of people you don’t know. Yes, that last one was me. In

Samsung Galaxy Buds deals cut prices following Buds Live launch

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Samsung Galaxy Buds deals are offering up some fantastic discounts following the launch of the new Buds Live.

Logistics Of International Travel During Coronavirus

30One Mile at a Time / 4h
Read more from this trip • International Travel In A New Era • Flying Air Canada A320 Business Class In The Coronavirus Era • A Different Kind Of Layover In Montreal (YUL) • Crossing The Atlantic On Lufthansa: Business (Class) As Usual • A Look At Lufthansa Lounges In The Coronavirus Era • Before I talk specifically about our time in Bodrum (which I’ll start doing in the next installment), in th

How to Block “Scam Likely” Calls on T-Mobile (and Metro)

80How-To Geek / 4h
Do you get a lot of “Scam Likely” calls on your phone? T-Mobile flags these scam calls so you can ignore them, but wouldn’t it be great if you could block them in the first place? Now, you can. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Run Android Apps on Your Windows PC with a Galaxy Device and the "Your Phone" App

How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app for Windows 10 is a useful companion app for Android users to quickly do things like reply to text messages and transfer photos from your phone to computer. But on new Samsung Galaxy devices, it’s getting a lot more useful: you’ll soon be able to fully control apps on the phone right from your PC. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Hitting the Books: Why we'll never see the edge of the universe

100+Engadget / 5h
Death comes for us all, even on the cosmological scale. Our universe started off with a bang, and a rather large one at that, but how it will end remains a mystery. Will entropic effects cause it to cool and sputter out like a guttering flame or will the universe’s continued expansion tear space-time apart at the seams? In The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) , Dr. Katie Mack, theore

Original Quake game is now free, but only for this weekend

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22SlashGear / 5h
If you’re feeling nostalgic, now is a good time to fire up the Bethesda Launcher. During this weekend, the original Quake game is free to download, giving players a chance to own the classic title for free. The promotion comes amid the QuakeCon 2020 event, which is taking place entirely online this year due to the pandemic. Quake was first … Continue reading

A growing number of cruise lines are canceling sailings into 2021

80The Points Guy / 5h
For months, Crystal Cruises had been responding to the coronavirus crisis by canceling voyages a few weeks at a time. After halting all departures in March, the well-known luxury cruise operator initially planned to resume trips in the spring, then the summer, then the fall. The line’s comeback never seemed far off. But now it appears Crystal has thrown in the towel on a quick return to cruising.

10 of the best romantic comedies now streaming on Hulu

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Read more... More about Hulu , Palm Springs , Romantic Comedy , Rom Com , and Streaming Guides

2020 PGA Championship live stream: how to watch round 3 online and on TV from anywhere

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Don't miss a single shot today's third round action - follow our guide to watch a PGA Championship live stream and catch all the golf online this Saturday.

Save $35 on a Fire TV Stick 4K and Echo Dot bundle with the latest Amazon deals

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The latest Amazon deals have just dropped a fantastic bundle price on a Fire TV Stick 4K and Echo Dot, with a total saving of $35.

Why isn't there a Google Pixel 4a XL?

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Looking for an affordable, larger Pixel phone? Google isn't offering one in 2020, and the company has explained why.

The Huawei Mate 40 could be the last phone with a HiSilicon Kirin chip

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The US ban on Huawei is having knock-on effects for other companies – including those supplying Huawei with components.

Snapdragon chip flaws put >1 billion Android phones at risk of data theft

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500+Ars Technica / 5h
1 billion Android phones at risk of data theft" src="https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/snapdragon-800x350.jpg"> Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) A billion or more Android devices are vulnerable to hacks that can turn them into spying tools by exploiting more than 400 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip, researchers reported this week. The vulnerabilities can be exploited

How to Visit Someone’s Island in Dreams in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’

How-To Geek / 5h
The promised second summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been released, and it restores the ability to visit another player’s island in your dreams. Before you can do so, though, you’ll need a Nintendo Online membership. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon's Tiny Echo Flex Gets an Even Tinier $15 Smart Clock Attachment

20How-To Geek / 5h
Amazon’s Echo Flex is an exercise in minimalism: a tiny smart speaker that plugs right into a power outlet, so you can add smart home functionality in the tightest spaces. It’s also expandable thanks to a tiny USB port on the bottom, with a night light and a motion sensor. The latest addition to the line is a little LED clock. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Can't figure out what kind of porn to consume? This handy infographic can help.

100+Mashable / 6h
August 8 is International Female Orgasm Day, and we're celebrating with an entire week dedicated to exploring the business and pleasure of porn. These days we're inundated with online porn options — that's easy enough to figure out from a single Google search. But even connoisseurs of more diverse and ethical alternatives may still find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices. Fortu

Meet the Woman Who Wants to Sell Psychedelic Drugs to Scientists

100+Futurism / 6h
A growing number of scientists around the world believe that psilocybin — the ingredient in magic mushrooms that causes intense psychedelic trips — could be used to treat a wide variety of psychological ailments ranging from depression to eating disorders. But if they want to run the necessary human experiments to prove themselves right, they need to actually get their hands on the stuff. And sin

Don't Even Think About Sneaking Across the Border Into Canada

100+Lifehacker / 6h
Oh, Canada, you temptress to the north, with your universal health care and cheese-curd-and-gravy-covered fries. There are so many beautiful spots, from Prince Edward Island to Vancouver Island, and everything (well, most parts) in between, making it a popular spot for American vacationers. And given that it has been… Read more...

Science, history, and purring cats: Brief podcasts for the nerdy set

52Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Podcasts with your interests—and attention span—in mind. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) The beauty of the podcast format is also sometimes its curse: arbitrary episode lengths. Finding a new podcast to love can be daunting when episodes regularly exceed the hour-long mark. If you’re struggling to commit to podcasts on topics like history and science, don’t fret: We have recommen

The best games on Google Play Pass

91Engadget / 6h
When Apple Arcade launched last year, Android users probably felt a bit left out. For only $5 a month subscribers were getting unlimited, ad-free access to over 100 games for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV — even a few exclusives. However, Android users do have access to Google Play Pass, which offers much of the same deal, with unlimited access to a slate of games and other apps. It also costs $

Mixed bag: A review of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips. Instead, we have been publishing a selection of our most popular reviews from the past year. However, we have resumed the publication of new, previously unpublished flight , hotel and lounge reviews, from trips taken before the lockdown, like this one. We hope this will help you choose once we’re all r

Which US Avios Credit Card Should You Apply For?

23One Mile at a Time / 6h
There are three credit cards in the US that earn Avios, which is the points currency of International Airline Group (IAG) carriers. These three cards include the: Aer Lingus Visa Signature ® Card ( review ) British Airways Visa Signature® Card ( review ) Iberia Visa Signature ® Card ( review ) You might assume that there are lots of differences between the cards, since they’re all associated with

Learn Pet Care From Rue McClanahan in These Instructional Videos from 1990

68Lifehacker / 6h
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a renewed interest in classic hobbies—like crafts, knitting and gardening—along with other activities that make us feel better during these trying times. Two of the more popular pastimes/coping mechanisms have been adopting or fostering pets , and watching “The Golden Girls.” Read more...

Save 25% On Sunday Scaries' Stock for National CBD Day

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25% Off Sitewide | Sunday Scaries | Use code CBD25 Read more...

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Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
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How to maximize points and miles on fitness and wellness spending

The Points Guy / 7h
Since the pandemic, many gyms have implemented strict health standards and cleaning procedures. Even as they’ve reopened, fitness looks different in the coronavirus era. At-home workouts and outdoor group fitness classes are the new ways to exercise in a safe and socially distant manner. Wellness has become more important than ever. Since I’m traveling less and spending more time at home, I’ve pr

6 mistakes you don’t want to make when booking holiday flights this year

The Points Guy / 7h
A big helping of stress almost always comes with planning holiday travel … even in a normal year. In 2020, it’s probably an oversized helping of stress and uncertainty. But it doesn’t have to be completely awful. TPG is here to offer tips on how to make holiday travel a bit easier or cheaper , point toward the best times to book travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas and offer advice so you avoid t

You can now use ThankYou points to meet your minimum payment requirement

The Points Guy / 7h
While we all love the feeling of redeeming points for a premium cabin flight or luxury hotel stay, travel (especially international) will likely continue to be limited for the foreseeable future. Flexibility in redemption options is more important now than ever. Thankfully, multiple credit card issuers have taken steps in recent months to help cardholders get more value out of their points — from

How to See Mars and the Moon Align This Weekend

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200+Lifehacker / 7h
If you’ve gotten used to having something to look at up in space during weekends this summer, don’t worry—there’s something to see tonight. Last weekend we were treated to NASA’s live coverage of the SpaceX crew returning to Earth . This weekend, we have to opportunity to see Mars and the moon align and rise together.… Read more...

What would the union of ARM and Nvidia mean for the mobile industry?

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If Softbank explores options for ARM then an IPO or takeover could be in the cards. Nvidia is reportedly waiting.

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Sony WF-1000XM3: can the new noise-cancelling headphones beat the class-leading in-ears?

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Sony’s noise-cancelling headphone line just got even better with the Sony WH-1000XM4.

Recommended Reading: The world of Lego interface panel design

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74Engadget / 7h
The UX of Lego interface panels George Cave, designbycave.co.uk Whether it’s a spaceship, a cash register or a car instrument cluster, Lego interface panels play a relatively small role in the grand scheme of most builds. They offer finer details for a vehicle’s interior, for example, but typically they’re just one or two blocks amongst a set of hundreds or thousands or pieces. UK designer George

How to Host Someone Else’s Stream on Your Twitch Channel

How-To Geek / 7h
If you want to support your favorite Twitch streamers, you could think about hosting them on your own channel. Doing this allows you to repeat the stream to your followers and friends, giving it greater exposure. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

NASA offers startling view of Beirut blast damage using satellite data

34SlashGear / 7h
On August 4, the city of Beirut experienced an enormous, incredibly tragic explosion that claimed numerous lives and caused widespread damage. Many videos of this event show the explosion from different angles, as well as the resulting impact, but it can be hard to comprehend the scope of the damage. Here to help with that is NASA, which has published … Continue reading

COVID-19 won’t impact climate much, but economic recovery could

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Enlarge / India saw a notable decline in aerosol pollution in April. (credit: NASA EO ) Given the radical changes people have undertaken to limit the spread of COVID-19 ( hello month six of quarantine-except-for-groceries ), many have naturally wondered what impact this has had on pollution, including greenhouse gases and climate change. Some short-lived pollutants dropped noticeably during the s

AirDrop for Android: How to Use Android Nearby Share

67How-To Geek / 7h
Nearby Share is the answer to Apple’s AirDrop that Android users have been waiting for: a universal method for sharing links, photos, and files between devices. Here’s how to set it up and start sharing. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

8 gadgets to help make distance learning easier for students and teachers

100+Mashable / 7h
When you hear the words "back to school," you most likely picture things like textbooks, classrooms, and school buses. But due to a global pandemic, the upcoming school year is going to take a new shape for many. With some schools remaining closed for the remainder of the year, most classes will take place over video calls and assignments will be completed via apps, tablets, and laptops. All of w

11 Ways to Have Fun this Summer in Your Backyard

24How-To Geek / 8h
For kids (and adults, too), summer is all about being outside and finding a million different ways to have fun. From swimming to simple games, we found a few options that’ll keep your kids safely entertained for hours and hours right in your own backyard. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Free Unlimited $99 Alaska Airlines Companion Tickets, Without Paying The $99

50View from the Wing / 8h
One of the best deals in travel has long been the annual Alaska Airlines $99 companion ticket that comes with their credit card, since it’s valid for any seat on any flight in conjunction with a paid ticket without restriction – and even earns miles. Right now though Alaska Airlines is offering companion travel without the $99 payment, without the credit card, and in unlimited quantities. Continu

How to Use Nearby Share on Android

100+Wired / 8h
Just like with AirDrop on Apple devices, you're now able to send almost anything to your contacts close by.

A Satellite Spots 11 New Emperor Penguin Colonies

200+Wired / 8h
Good news! An orbiter saw signs of almost a dozen previously uncounted colonies in Antarctica, boosting known numbers for a threatened species.

I Just Cannot Get Over These Wintertime $25 Kirby Figurines, Up For Pre-Order Now

20Gizmodo / 8h
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is Soaring

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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is up. Way up. Read more...

Qantas Sending Its 787 Fleet To The California Desert

300+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Qantas recently retired all of its 747s and sent all of its A380s into long term storage , and now a majority of the Australian flag carrier’s 787 fleet is also going to the desert. Qantas sending 787s to California desert The Boeing 787-9 has in recent years become the backbone of Qantas’ long haul fleet, as the long range and fuel efficient aircraft has been ideal for service to North America a

OnePlus owners get exclusive access to PUBG Mobile’s new 90fps support

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SlashGear / 9h
PUBG Mobile, the version of the battle royale game designed for smartphones and tablets, is now available with support for 90fps gameplay…but only on certain OnePlus phones. The companies announced a partnership last week that gives OnePlus 7T series, 7 Pro, and 8 series device owners access to this smoother gameplay, but that exclusively won’t last forever. Certain countries are … Continue readi

As Restaurants Move to the Cloud, Something Is Missing

100+Wired / 9h
Thousands of eateries are closing amid the pandemic. Delivery specialists are popping up, but some observers worry about a loss of culture and community.

15 Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Phones, TVs, and More

100+Wired / 9h
From $5 iPhone cases to a discounted LG OLED, we've rounded up sales on some of our favorite gear.

How to Plan a Road Trip During the Pandemic: Gear and Tips

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You might have had to cancel your trip to Hawaii, but you can still go on an end-of-summer expedition.

Pornhub's trick to shed light on the orgasm gap may leave some men a little... blue

300+Mashable / 9h
August 8 is International Female Orgasm Day, and we're celebrating with an entire week dedicated to exploring the business and pleasure of porn. Knowledge of the orgasm gap isn't new but, unsurprisingly, it's still very real. For cisheterosexual couples, men typically orgasm 95 percent of the time, but for women that number drops to 65 percent , according to a 2016 study from the Archives of Sexu

5 organizations working to solve the gender gap in education — and how to help them

98Mashable / 9h
In our Back to School series, we tackle the big issues students face, from police in schools to representation. Because returning to the classroom is about more than buying school supplies. You might not spend much time thinking about the gender gap in education — that is, the difference in educational outcomes between boys and girls — but you should. These disparities affect people from childhoo

The iPhone 12 Pro models will reportedly be the last to go on sale

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A new analyst report suggests the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max will be the first to go on sale.

New Airline Shopping Portal Bonuses Offer Up To 9,000 Bonus Miles

500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. The number of bonus points you earn per dollar spent varies greatly by retailer , though in addition to those variable bonuses, there are often promotions that are

Pixel 4 discontinued – Mantra for Pixel 5’s success

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SlashGear / 10h
Google has been trying to hit the right balance between form and function with its Pixel phones ever since the debut of Pixel and Pixel XL. While they excel in certain dimensions, a few shortcomings have let them down. Recently, Google has made certain moves that has stirred the internet and put experts into thinking about the company’s loss of … Continue reading

BT, Virgin and TalkTalk are fighting it out for the best fibre broadband deals right now

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Virgin, TalkTalk and BT are putting in the competition, fighting it out for the spot of best fibre broadband deals.

A Huge Intel Leak May Be a Big Headache for the Chipmaker and Its Customers

40How-To Geek / 11h
A massive data leak from Intel, the world’s leading provider of desktop and laptop CPUs and other internal hardware, is putting the world of information security on high alert today. The 20GB file, posted to a public server and apparently cobbled together from a variety of Intel internal sources, is chock-full of sensitive corporate data. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft and Facebook Rage Against Apple's Busted App Store Policies

How-To Geek / 11h
Apple’s taking a strong anti-gamer stance this year. It forced Facebook to remove the games from its Gaming app before publication, and it won’t allow services like xCloud or Stadia on its App Store. Now, as Apple stands knee-deep in an anti-trust hearing, Microsoft and Facebook are raising hell about its backward App Store policies. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

This cheap online course can help make it easier to learn Spanish

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TL;DR: Work on your language skills with the Complete Conversational Spanish Mastery bundle for $29.99, an 84% savings as of Aug. 8. We may not be able to travel the world at the moment, but it's a great time to study up on a new language nonetheless. And considering how many Spanish speakers reside in the US, you can't lose by investing some time and effort into this worthy skill. The Complete C

10 DIY men's grooming essentials, all on sale for under $50 this weekend

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It can be easy to let yourself go, especially when you're stuck at home for months with zero social engagements. One way to make sure that doesn't happen is by treating yourself to a bunch of new grooming goodies. Whether you're shopping for a man in your life or you're that man, there's definitely something here for everyone. The best part is every item is under $50. Start scrolling and placing

40 of the best deals on power banks, wireless chargers, cables, and more

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We may not want to admit it outright, but we can't live without our electronic devices. Then again, our beloved devices are as good as bricks when their batteries hit zero. What we're saying is this: while gadgets are great investments, you shouldn't overlook the chargers you use, too. Whether you want cables that don't fray after only weeks of use or power banks that you can bring with you every

Video games helping you cope? Learn how to create your own.

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TL;DR: Create your own fun with the Build a Strategy Game Development online course bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of Aug. 8. If video games have been helping you pass the time while you're stuck at home, you're far from alone. There's a reason you haven't been able to escape conversations about Animal Crossing since April . And it all boils down to one beautiful little word: escapism. But i

Why cooling sheets are the best thing you'll buy all summer

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If you're a hot sleeper, getting a solid night's rest can be difficult. It's especially hard if you can't sleep without some kind of bed covering. Sleeping on top of the comforter, vulnerable to all manner of aliens and demons, is just not an option. That's where cooling bedding — pillows , comforters , and sheets — comes in. (For more info on why sleeping cool is so important, check out our stor

20 great deals for upgrading your home theater this weekend

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It's high time we face the painful reality that we are not going back to theaters (of any kind) anytime soon. That's why the highly-anticipated live-action Mulan is set to stream on Disney+ instead and Netflix has given us their word that they will continue to offer a virtually bottomless pool of content for us to enjoy while stuck at home. While there's nothing that can replace an actual cinemat

Weatherproof and wireless — here are the best outdoor speakers

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When the weather is nice, you’re likely lounging by the pool, reading a book on your porch, or BBQ’ing for the family in the backyard. The only thing that could make it even more perfect would be having the right speaker to play your favorite playlist. But when you’re choosing a speaker for listening outside, there are a few features you’re going to want to prioritize. Choosing a wireless speaker

US Army and Navy unban Twitch commenter who criticized the military

100+Engadget / 11h
The US Army and Navy have agreed to unban Jordan Uhl , the activist who linked to a Wikipedia page listing US military war crimes in their Twitch chats. After the incident, Uhl wrote an article criticizing the military for using Twitch to scout for potential recruits, especially since recruiters can interact with kids as young as 13. In a letter sent to Columbia University’s Knight First Amendmen

Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5: which is the best camera for you?

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Should you spend your hard-earned savings on the Sony A7S III or Canon EOS R5? Our in-depth comparison has the answer.

How to Clear Out Space in All Your Cloud Storage Accounts

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Cloud storage services like Dropbox and iCloud came along to stop us from running out of room on our phones and laptops, but what happens when you’re running out of cloud storage space too? To save you having to pay Apple, Google or anyone els


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