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SpaceX Crew Dragon completes historic mission with an ocean landing
SpaceX Dragon NASA
4KEngadget / 4h
SpaceX’s history-making Crew Dragon mission has come to a close two months after it began. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean at 2:48PM Eastern after starting their return to Earth nearly 20 hours earlier. This completes the first crewed orbital flight using a private spacecraft, not to mention the first crewed spaceflight from the US since NASA retir
Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon splash down in the Atlantic Ocean live as astronauts return to Earth
SpaceX Dragon NASA
3KTechCrunch / 11h
SpaceX and NASA are getting ready to complete their most important joint mission to date – Crew Dragon Demo-2, which is the culmination of the partners’ work on their Commercial Crew program designed to certify a SpaceX spacecraft for regular human spaceflight operations. NASA astronauts are already on board Crew Dragon making their way back to Earth during a multi-hour descent, and later on Sund
Mission Accomplished: SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashes Down in Atlantic
17KFuturism / 4h
Splashdown After undocking with the International Space Station Saturday yesterday evening, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley began their thrill ride of a return journey inside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. "Thanks for flying @SpaceX ." Current Location: Planet Earth A 2:48pm ET, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft
One Murder Hornet Down (Don't Ask How Many to Go)
Gizmodo / 16min
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has successfully trapped its first Asian giant hornet, aka murder hornet aka 2-inch-long flying demon that rips off bees’ heads and haunts my nightmares. Read more...
A $13,000 electric car will go on sale in the US by late 2020
64Engadget / 28min
You’ll soon have the opportunity to buy a brand new electric car under $15,000 in the US — if you’re willing to make a few sacrifices. TechCrunch reports that Chinese automaker Kandi plans to launch two low-priced EVs in the US by the end of 2020, headlined by the tiny K27 (shown above). The subcompact will sell for $20,499, or $12,999 after the $7,500 federal tax credit. That should make it the
More Than 1,000 Companies Boycotted Facebook. Did It Work?
1KNYT > Technology / 40min
Major advertisers on Facebook reduced their spending by millions of dollars in July, but not enough to significantly damage the platform’s revenue.
Watch This Fun Documentary on Todd McFarlane's Comics Legacy
60Gizmodo / 46min
Todd McFarlane is one of the most distinctive creators working in comics. His over-the-top, stylized artistry is recognizable a mile away, and had a defining impact on the era of comics he got his start in. He’s also, honestly, a very entertaining dude: frank, direct, and deeply in love with his own creations. Which… Read more...
From Minecraft Tricks to Twitter Hack: A Florida Teen’s Troubled Online Path
200+NYT > Technology / 58min
The teenage “mastermind” of the recent Twitter breach, who had a difficult family life, poured his energy into video games and cryptocurrency.
After a splendid flight test, NASA now has a new ride to space
SpaceX Dragon NASA
73Ars Technica / 1h
Crew Dragon nears splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. [credit: Bill Inglalls/NASA ] They made it. On Sunday afternoon a slightly charred spacecraft dropped out of the blue sky, and splashed down into a placid Gulf of Mexico. The safe return of NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken from orbit capped a nearly 64-day mission that proved the viability of a new spacecraft built by SpaceX
Nordstrom Uses Influencers to Promote Safety and Draw Anxious Shoppers
100+NYT > Technology / 1h
Some retailers are turning to popular social media personalities to detail post-pandemic protocols and boost the allure of visiting their stores.
Bucks vs Rockets live stream: how to watch the NBA online tonight from anywhere
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Milwaukee and Houston tip-off in Disney World this Sunday - follow our guide to get a Bucks vs Rockets live stream and watch the NBA online today.
Classic 'Halo' games will get crossplay and custom game browsing in 2020
100+Engadget / 2h
The Halo games in the Master Chief Collection should soon get many of the features you’re used to with modern shooters. The 343 Industries team has provided (via Eurogamer ) an MCC “snapshot” indicating that several welcome additions are coming to the classic titles in 2020, most notably crossplay. Ideally, Xbox and Windows players won’t be fenced off for much longer. Developers are appropriately
Don't you wish you could fly free like this beautiful space butterfly?
100+Mashable / 2h
These are hard days for the humans of planet Earth, especially those of us who despise inequity and fascism. Wouldn't it be nice, then, if you could flap your brilliantly colored wings and take off into the stars? The below image, captured by the European Southern Observatory's "Very Large Telescope" (great name) in northern Chile, gives us a look at the vibrant planetary nebula known as NGC 2899
Egyptians call out Elon Musk for spreading a ridiculous pyramids conspiracy theory
Egypt Elon Musk Tesla
60Mashable / 2h
Sheesh, can't a billionaire CEO tweet out a racially insensitive conspiracy theory in peace? We are of course talking about Elon Musk, who loves to post wild shit in a way that makes it unclear as to whether he's joking or not. Experts on ancient Egypt weren't so tickled by his latest proclamation. On Thursday, Musk tweeted, out of the blue: "Aliens built the pyramids obvs." The claim that aliens
Should Influencers Stop Asking For Free Trips, Because Covid? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...
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SpaceX Dragon NASA
500+Gizmodo / 2h
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico shortly before 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, marking the successful completion of both the first astronaut trip to orbit by a private company and NASA’s first water landing in 45 years. You can check out a clip of the historic moment in a tweet by… Read more...
Creepy Doll Annabelle Is Just as Restless in Quarantine as Everyone Else
200+Gizmodo / 3h
The Conjuring breakout star/creepy, creepy doll Annabelle is facing her own sort of quarantine: unable to shoot more spooky movies, she’s forced to live on the New Line Cinema lot, more or less entirely alone. How has she been coping? According to this filmed short, about as well as everyone else. Which is to say:… Read more...
Malware writer pleads guilty to helping $568 million cybercrime ring
91Engadget / 3h
Another key member of the massive Infraud cybercrime ring is likely heading to prison. Software writer Valerian Chiochiu has pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy for helping Infraud Organization develop and use FastPOS malware that helped the group steal massive amounts of data. Infraud is now believed to have stolen enough identities, payment cards and other sensitive data to produce $568 million i
American and United focusing on new tools to make travel easier right now
20The Points Guy / 4h
Airlines are doing whatever they can to help alleviate any stress people might have flying right now. Aside from implementing new cleaning procedures , adjusting in-flight service , making changes to seating policies and introducing flexible change and cancellation policies , they’ve also been upgrading their technology. In June, American Airlines and United each made it easier to get help by add
Get Some John Wick In Your Veins With Discounts on the 4K Movies
Gizmodo / 4h
John Wick (4K) | $15 | Best Buy John Wick Chapter 2 (4K) | $15 | Best Buy John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (4K) | $18 | Best Buy Read more...
Force Your Kids to Code With This Raspberry Pi Laptop
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200+Gizmodo / 4h
This inexplicably-named laptop is the all-in-one electronics toolkit you’re probably looking for. Powered by a Raspberry Pi, the CrowPi2 features a screen and keyboard as well as a panoply of inputs and outputs that hearkens back to the 100-in-1 electronics kits of yore. Read more...
13 of our favorite deepfakes that'll seriously mess with your brain
41Mashable / 4h
By now you've almost certainly heard of deepfakes — perhaps all the sinister things they can do — but honestly... they can also be kind of fun. In a rudimentary sense, deepfakes can be a face-swap of sorts, but really it's more complex. It makes something that wasn't — swapping in a person for another, changing what they say, shapeshifting reality. That's why it can be scary. Imagine the damage t
Japanese astronomers to discover a new galaxy with extremely low oxygen
SlashGear / 4h
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery using the Japanese Subaru Telescope. Scientists have discovered a new galaxy that has extremely low levels of oxygen present. According to the researchers, the galaxy has only 1.6% of the oxygen content of our galaxy. The extremely low concentrations of oxygen present within the galaxy suggest that most of the stars in the galaxy … Continue reading
SpaceX Brings Astronauts Home Safely in a Historic First
SpaceX Dragon NASA
5KWired / 4h
That’s a wrap on SpaceX’s crewed demo mission, which clears the way for the company to regularly launch astronauts for NASA.
SpaceX and NASA successfully return Crew Dragon spacecraft to Earth with astronauts on board
SpaceX Dragon NASA
500+TechCrunch / 5h
SpaceX and NASA have made history once again, successfully completing the crucial final phase of their Demo-2 mission for the Crew Dragon spacecraft, SpaceX’s first spacecraft made for human flight. This marks the end of this last demonstration mission, which flew NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on May 30, where they remained for two months prior to
A Bunch of People in Rhode Island Accidentally Got Checks in the Mail Signed by Mickey Mouse
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Golly, I didn’t know Mickey was so generous . Read more...
Video Of Drunk Europeans Fighting Over Inflight Mask Rules Shatters Everything I Thought About Covid-19
35View from the Wing / 5h
Two men, who allegedly had been binging on vodka, refused to wear masks. They were reminded of the requirement by cabin crew. They also refused to be seated for landing. One reportedly hit a fellow passenger. Then passengers and flight attendants worked together to restrain one of the men. Covidiots aren't the exclusive realm of the United States. The outbreak in the U.S. is huge (though not wors
After math: Big Tech gets bigger while AMC's release window gets shorter
83Engadget / 5h
As the dust settles on another non-stop spate of news let’s take a look back at the some of the top headlines from the week that was. NurPhoto via Getty Images Volkswagen paid $9.5 billion to US 'dieselgate' drivers VW’s half decade debacle known as Dieselgate, wherein the company committed widespread fraud regarding the rate of emissions produced by its diesel, is finally coming to a close. The
Apple Reportedly Eyes Turning iPhones Into Payment Terminals
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Apple has reportedly bought Mobeewave , a startup that allows phones to become payment terminals with a simple tap, Bloomberg reported this week. The company’s apparently got money on its mind. Read more...
Ugh, fine. I 'get' Twitch now. All it took was 'Ghost of Tsushima' and a pandemic.
63Mashable / 5h
Five months into self-isolating alone in a one bedroom apartment, I’ve accepted that my expectations of how all this was going to go were unrealistic. I don’t mean that in reference to the physical reality of the COVID-19 pandemic or even the whiplash unpredictability of the time loop that is 2020 — I mean my expectations for me, personally. I have not baked a single loaf of bread, planted no her
Recap: 7 Opportunities To Buy Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
For most people this isn’t the time to buy points speculatively. However, I’m continuing to cover good loyalty program promotions on purchasing points, because some people do find this valuable when planning travel. We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At
Lyft teams with Sixt to expand car rental service
Lyft US Rental Sixt
SlashGear / 5h
Lyft has been operating Lyft Rentals in California for a while and claims that its service provides a best-in-class car-rental experience. Lyft wants to expand that car-rental experience to other areas of the United States, and to do so has announced a new partnership with Sixt, an existing rental car company. Starting in August, Lyft users in Seattle, Las Vegas, … Continue reading
United Airlines TravelBank 10% Bonus Promo
26One Mile at a Time / 5h
United Airlines is offering a bonus when you pay now for future travel, but is it worth it? United Airlines’ 10% bonus TravelBank promo United Airlines is offering a 10% bonus when you add funds to your TravelBank account. For those of you not familiar with TravelBank, this is a way to keep a cash balance attached to your MileagePlus account, which you can redeem towards travel. There are some re
Trail Blazers vs Celtics live stream: how to watch the NBA game online from anywhere
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Portland and Boston tip-off tonight in the NBA's Disney World bubble - here's how to get a Trail Blazers vs Celtics live stream and watch the NBA online.
Washington caught its first Asian giant hornet. OK fine, yes, a 'murder hornet'.
500+Mashable / 6h
Don't call it a " murder hornet ." The stinging. honeybee-hunting insect that first made the news in May is back in headlines once again. Months after it was first sighted in the U.S., the Washington State Department of Agriculture actually managed to catch one in a trap. A WSDA press release confirms that an Asian giant hornet was recovered on July 14 from a trap set near Birch Bay, just south o
Space X return: live coverage of the Crew Dragon astronauts landing
SpaceX Dragon NASA
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The SpaceX return time is scheduled for 2:42pm EDT, with the two NASA astronauts on their way, according to the live video.
Sequoia has hired a second partner in Europe: Revolut product lead George Robson
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital recently set up shop in Europe after hiring Luciana Lixandru away from Accel’s London office. Now, according to a tweet by Revolut product lead George Robson — and since confirmed by Sequoia — the VC has recruited a second European partner. Robson, who also previously co-founded Kickstart London, a student-run accelerator programme in the U.K. a
AI is struggling to adjust to 2020
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Andrea Gagliano Contributor Andrea Gagliano is a Head of Data Science at Getty Images , where she focuses on computer vision and natural language processing. She leads education of scientists, engineers, product designers and business leaders across Getty Images on building ethical AI products. 2020 has made every industry reimagine how to move forward in light of COVID-19: civil rights movements
Tesla is reportedly close to making a more affordable Model Y
Egypt Elon Musk Tesla
200+Engadget / 6h
Tesla might be close to making the Model Y decidedly more affordable. Electrek sources claim the automaker has begun trial production of a rear-wheel drive Long Range version of the electric crossover that would lower the price compared to the all-wheel drive models you have to buy now. Chief executive Elon Musk had hinted at an RWD model coming in the next few months, but there wasn’t an indicat
SpaceX Crew Dragon will splashdown later today despite tropical storm
SpaceX Dragon NASA
23SlashGear / 6h
NASA and SpaceX are nearing the end of their historic first Crew Dragon mission that has run flawlessly since launch. There was some concern earlier in the week that NASA may have to postpone the Crew Dragon’s return ferrying astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley back to Earth from the ISS due to a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf … Continue reading
Rocket Lab will resume launches in August despite recent failure
Rocket Lab Electron
SlashGear / 6h
Despite its launch failure in July, Rocket Lab has confirmed that it will still conduct a new launch in August, taking another shot at launching one of its Electron rockets. The company says that its team is ‘confident’ that they found the cause of the launch failure that occurred last month, one that resulted in the loss of various payloads, … Continue reading
Transfer Amex Points To Hilton With 40% Bonus
71One Mile at a Time / 6h
The US American Express Membership Rewards program has just launched a transfer bonus, which is the first one we’ve seen from the program in several months. Transfer Amex points to Hilton Honors with 40% bonus Through October 31, 2020, the Amex Membership Rewards program is offering a 40% bonus when you transfer points to Hilton Honors . Points ordinarily transfer at a 1:2 ratio, meaning that dur
American Airlines adds free inflight Apple TV+ streaming
American Airlines Apple
100+The Points Guy / 6h
American Airlines flyers will have one more entertainment option the next time they take to the skies. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has quietly expanded its partnership with Apple. Beginning Aug. 1, American now offers free inflight streaming of Apple TV+ shows, an airline spokesperson confirmed with TPG. This new streaming option is available to every flyer with a Wi-Fi capable device on
Fast, scenic and the downright dirty: 5 European Interrail journeys I’ll never forget
The Points Guy / 7h
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. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. Traveling around Europe by train is a great alternative to flying, which many are looking to avoid given the curren
historycultureeducation: Traffic at 5:30 on Second Avenue,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
historycultureeducation : Traffic at 5:30 on Second Avenue, Detroit, Mich. July 1942 By Arthur Siegel [816x1024]
Parking a 200-tonne airliner: How pilots move a plane around on the ground
23The Points Guy / 7h
Aircraft are designed to fly. When they’re going to spend more than 15 hours in the air, they need to perform as efficiently as possible. From getting the most power out of the engines to maximizing the lift from the wings, the main part of the design process is focused on the airborne aspect. However, it’s no good creating the perfect flying machine if you can’t get it to and from the terminal bu
5 of the best health gadgets for travelers
The Points Guy / 7h
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. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. Whether you’re interested in health apps and technology to get fit, to enhance your performance or you just want to
This Passenger Is About To Be Banned By Delta Air Lines For Refusing To Wear A Mask
300+View from the Wing / 7h
On Delta's Cancun - New York JFK flight DL787 on Friday, the man sitting in 31D kept asking for help from a flight attendant. Delta has been blocking middle seats, but the man seated nearest him in 31F kept removing his face mask. Four or five times cabin crew would ask him to put it on, and he'd reportedly do so only until the crewmember had left. Continue reading ...
Janelle Monae's Horror Film Antebellum Is Off the Release Schedule, Unsurprisingly
100+Gizmodo / 7h
With Tenet , the film industry’s leader in playing chicken with the coronavirus, having a new release date (or lack thereof) every week or so, it seems unlikely that the theatrical distribution market is going to wind back up anytime soon, at least in the United States. One of the few films left with a summer release… Read more...
Facebook blocks Brazil president's allies after court order
100+Engadget / 7h
Facebook has been eager to fight misinformation on its platform, but it’s concerned Brazil might have taken things a step too far. BBC News reports that Facebook has blocked the accounts of a dozen allies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro after the country’s Supreme Court ordered them blocked worldwide in May. The group, which includes business mogul Luciano Hang and political party leader Ro
Fortnite finally adds Atlantis POI: What players should know
Atlantis Fortnite CC
SlashGear / 8h
Epic has added the fabled ‘Atlantis’ point of interest to Fortnite, though that isn’t its official name. It seems ‘Atlantis’ was used as a codename for the actual destination, which is called Coral Castle. The name fits in with the other naming conventions used in the game, making it a bit more unique than the arguably generic ‘Atlantis’ moniker. Some … Continue reading
Watch SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule ferry NASA astronauts back to Earth
SpaceX Dragon NASA
500+Mashable / 8h
Back at the end of May, SpaceX became the first private company to launch NASA astronauts into space. Now, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are back home. In a process that kicked off on Saturday, Aug. 1, Behnken and Hurley made preparations for their return trip aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that carried them to the International Space Station on May 30. The capsule's Sunday aftern
Sunday's Best Deals: Right Angle Clamps, Bath Towels, John Wick, Packs of Masks, and More
72Lifehacker / 9h
A deal on John Wick 4K Blu-Rays , Tie Bar’s 5 packs of masks , a deal on a fight stick , bathroom towels for $30 , and more are some of Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
Chromebooks vs laptops: which is the best for students?
Chromebook Stadia Pro
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We pit Chromebooks versus laptops to see which is the best for students.
Snack your way to savings with Grubhub’s stackable rewards programs
The Points Guy / 9h
What a year it’s been — and 2020 still has several months to go. Many of us have been sheltering in place for close to three months at this point. And if you’re anything like us, mealtimes just might be the highlight of your day. When it comes to dining in, value and variety is the name of the game. By this point in lockdown, we’re done with sourdough and banana bread. We need all the takeout opt
Future Fields is tackling cultured meat’s biggest problem
100+TechCrunch / 9h
One possible solution to cellular agriculture’s biggest problem — how to develop a cheap, humane, growth material for cultured meat — may have come from a conversation in line at a Tim Hortons in Alberta. The husband and wife duo of Matt and Jalene Anderson-Baron were waiting for Timbits and coffee and talking about the technology behind their startup, Future Fields , when Jalene suggested a poss
The Station: ADA turns 30, Panasonic’s new battery tech and delivery (data) woes
100+TechCrunch / 9h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox . Hello and welcome back to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B. Before we get into all the mobility news and analysis of the week I wanted to flag an upcomi
How to Disable or Delete a Twitch Account
How-To Geek / 9h
Twitch is a great platform to sit back, relax, and watch your favorite streamers play games and chat with their communities. If you’re bored of Twitch, however, you might want to disable or delete your account. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Here's what the OnePlus mid-ranger destined for western markets could look like
OnePlus Nord Billie
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
OnePlus is said to have another mid-range 5G smartphone for the North American market. Here’s what it could look like.
Singapore Airlines Business Class Award Availability Wide Open For Four Passengers Throughout 2021
64View from the Wing / 9h
January through end of schedule in July Singapore Airlines is making four business class award seats available most days in both directions for Los Angeles - Singapore non-stop. This is a great way, of course, to connect beyond in Southeast Asia. Continue reading ...
We've been working from home for 5 months. Here's what we learned.
100+Mashable / 9h
Like many, many others around the world, we've been working from home for close to six months here at Mashable due to the coronavirus pandemic. We miss our coworkers and our lunch spots, but we've managed to get by knowing we're fortunate to be able to work from home at all. Since we work on the internet, a big part of "getting by" has been learning the myriad ways tech can help and hinder us thr
How to Practice Ukeireru, the Japanese Art of Acceptance Through Awareness
200+Lifehacker / 9h
Acknowledging that something took (or is taking) place can be relatively straightforward, but accepting it is another thing completely. For example, most people can (probably) agree that we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but not everyone is accepting it to the point of being on-board with all the recommended… Read more...
The Huawei Mate Xs is still the best foldable phone you can buy, but it's not perfect
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Mate Xs is still the best implementation of the foldable phone form factor, but you'll need to compromise when it comes to apps.
Figure Out the Safest Place to Shelter During a Tornado With This Graphic
100+Lifehacker / 10h
Though peak tornado season is technically April through June in the United States, the cyclones can happen at other parts of the year. If you grew up somewhere prone to tornadoes, you probably had tornado drills alongside fire drills at school, and learned how to find and take shelter during a bad storm . But school… Read more...
New Apple Watch 6 leaks hint at battery sizes, blood oxygen monitoring
Apple Watch Series 6 5
96TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The next Apple Watch could add an important sensor upgrade and perhaps improvements in battery life.
Chrome test could discourage websites from abusing push notifications
200+Engadget / 10h
Google is continuing its war against annoying website notifications . TheWindowsClub has discovered that Google will test a feature that sets an expiration time for notification subscriptions. You’d have to enable the test, but it would let you decide just when those alerts stop. A site couldn’t annoy you indefinitely, or misuse notifications to push ads and other content long after you thought n
Put Baby Yoda Ears on Your Echo Dot, You Must
39How-To Geek / 10h
Otterbox wants to transport you to a galaxy far away with its Baby Yoda-inspired Echo Dot stand. It’s a soft non-slip stand that gives your Echo Dot a cute pair of Yoda ears! Fans of The Mandalorian can preorder the stand for $25 and expect delivery on August 20th. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
What Does “IMY” Mean, and How Do You Use It?
28How-To Geek / 10h
In today’s busy world, it’s not always easy to find the time to call and catch up with friends and loved ones. Instead of never communicating, when you’re thinking about someone, send them a quick “I miss you” or “IMY” text. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Turn to Your Dream Mentors If You Don't Have One of Your Own IRL
100+Lifehacker / 10h
Mentors are great in theory, but don’t always play out the way you want them to in real life. Perhaps your chosen mentor isn’t as helpful as you had hoped, or you can’t find a mentor to begin with. If that’s the case, journalist-turned-blogger Joanna Goddard has a suggestion : Make a list of your dream mentors and ask… Read more...
Best PSP games: top PlayStation Portable titles
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Looking for the best PSP games of all time? Here's our pick of the essential PlayStation Portable titles.
How to find a special restaurant or small business near you
The Points Guy / 10h
The last few months have seen people traveling less and spending a lot more time at home. Many businesses closed, some permanently because they couldn’t withstand the economic strain of consumers not being able to shop in person. As the nation begins to reopen, small businesses are still struggling. Since most of us are on a semi-permanent staycation or taking trips to nearby locations , now is a
Cut Plastic Waste With a LastSwab Reusable Swab
Futurism / 10h
Plastic waste is rapidly becoming an environmental crisis. In 2017 in the US, packaging alone added up to 17 million tons of waste . The crisis has gotten worse since China began refusing most plastic waste for recycling from the US , leading to recycling programs struggling with plastic nobody wants. When you stop and consider it takes 450 years for one plastic bottle to decompose , the scale of
Archaeologists Have Found the Source of Stonehenge's Boulders
1KWired / 10h
Modern scholars have only been able to speculate about where the huge stones came from—until now.
Some Chromebook owners now get three months of Stadia Pro for free
Google Stadia Pro 5
SlashGear / 10h
Google has just introduced another perk for Chromebook owners, this one involving its Stadia cloud gaming service. This new perk differs from the existing Stadia offering made available to Chromebook owners, the one offering a Premiere Edition discount to certain model owners. This time around, Google is giving Chromebook owners free access to Stadia Pro for three months — but … Continue reading
What to do with small points and miles balances
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re like me, you have accounts with almost every airline and hotel chain out there. Inevitably, you may have small, leftover balances that won’t result in a meaningful redemption. But letting them expire is like throwing free money down the drain, so you want to be sure those points and miles don’t go to waste. For starters, there are several scenarios where you may be left with a small bal
Discover Your Family's History with the Best Genealogy Apps
66How-To Geek / 11h
Doing genealogy is a great way to learn about the fascinating people and stories within your lineage. With these resourceful genealogy apps, you can learn more about and expand upon your family history from the comfort of your couch. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
iPhone SE vs iPhone 8: which cheaper Apple phone is made for you?
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The iPhone SE and iPhone 8 look exactly the same in terms of design, but which is better for you?
Super League rugby live stream: how to watch every 2020 fixture from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Super League rugby is back - so here's how to get a rugby league live stream. Watch Huddersfield vs Leeds and St Helens vs Catalans Dragons from anywhere today.
From the world's fastest gamer to real-life racer
500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams.
Spot robot turns 'Fluffy' in new factory floor job
BBC News - Technology / 11h
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.
Tekken 7 is Just $12 on the PS4, and Also Noctis is There For Some Reason
55Gizmodo / 11h
Tekken 7 (PS4) | $12 | Amazon Read more...
Icelandair Pilots Accused Of Undermining Cabin Crew, Putting Safety Standards At Risk
90One Mile at a Time / 11h
A few weeks ago, Icelandair made headlines for its plan to fire all flight attendants and temporarily replace them with pilots. Now the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), which represents over five million transport workers in 41 countries, is condemning the actions of the company’s pilots. Icelandair’s cabin crew dispute Back in mid-July, Icelandair revealed a plan to lay off all flig
Why Are Plants Green? The Answer Might Work on Any Planet
7KWired / 11h
A new model of photosynthesis points to an evolutionary principle governing light-harvesting organisms that might apply throughout the universe.
I Bought the Duffel Bag That’s in ‘The Expanse’—and Loved It
100+Wired / 11h
I use it to pack pillows on a paddleboard. But you can also use it to pack guns. In space.
American Airlines Employees Are Worried About Losing Pensions, Health Care In Bankruptcy
500+View from the Wing / 11h
What I keep hearing over and over from American Airlines employees is that they're worried about bankruptcy. They're reluctant to take early retirement, and are concerned about their pensions, because they're afraid the promised money isn't going to be there for them. And much of that is the fault of Congress as much as the airline itself. Continue reading ...
Xiaomi Mi 11: what we want to see
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Here's what we want to see in the Xiaomi Mi 11 when it launches in early 2021.
What to expect from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event
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The world may be at something of a standstill thanks to COVID-19, but Samsung is still out here making flagship phones and, uh, other things . As such, we have another Galaxy Unpacked event to look forward to this week. Samsung previously announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked would be online-only for obvious reasons . The event will stream on Samsung's website at 10 a.m. ET on Aug. 5. In a blog
FDA says there’s a new Salmonella outbreak: onions recalled across US
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The FDA has published an advisory warning that a new Salmonella outbreak has resulted in nearly 400 cases across the United States. Though the agency says that it and the CDC are still investigating and that a final conclusion isn’t yet available, the issue may be linked to onions from Thomson International. As a result, the company has recalled many … Continue reading
Incognito Mode May Not Work the Way You Think It Does
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Every browser has a private mode—but the privacy it offers has a limit.
How to Make Your Video Calls Look and Sound Better
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Natural light is your friend. Audio feedback is your worst enemy.
