Sunday, August 23, 2020

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A Fleet of Computers Helps Settle a 90-Year-Old Math Problem

4KWired / 42min
By translating Ott-Heinrich Keller’s conjecture into a computer-friendly search, researchers confirmed a conjecture about seven-dimensional space.

Zack Snyder's Justice League Is Four Hours Long and Here's the Epic Trailer

Snyder Justice League
3KGizmodo / 14h
We’ve had glimpses. We’ve had black suits . We’ve had to wait for it, after years of anger and hearsay, for it to actually be given life. Now, we can behold it in action: because finally, our first proper look at the fabled Snyder Cut of Justice League is here. Read more...

Robert Pattinson is vengeance in the thrilling first trailer for 'The Batman'

2KMashable / 11h
Bat-fans, meet your new Batman. At the DC FanDome virtual event Saturday, Warner Bros. unveiled the very first footage from Matt Reeves' The Batman , which stars Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. Though Reeves warned that only around 25 percent of the film had been shot so far, there's enough in the teaser trailer to give us a sense of the film's style and tone — which, unsurprisingly for B

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The one major social distancing challenge I’d like to see airlines fix

The Points Guy / 7min
The coronavirus has caused airlines to rethink many elements of the travel journey. As such, airlines have doubled down on creating the safest possible end-to-end experience. This includes initiatives like rigorous cleaning processes , capacity caps to promote onboard social distancing and mask mandates . In addition, many major U.S. carriers have modified boarding processes to reduce crowding in

You now can take a boat tour to see all the empty cruise ships

The Points Guy / 7min
Cruising fans don’t have many options these days for getting aboard a cruise ship. But now they at least can get up close to one — assuming they can get themselves to the U.K. A ferry company based near the cruise hub of Southampton, England, has started up “ghost ship tours” to take tourists to see all the empty cruise vessels that have been anchored offshore during the cruising shutdown . Chris

Researchers propose a supernova triggered the Late Devonian mass extinction

Ars Technica / 19min
Enlarge / The Cassiopeia A supernova which left this remnant behind occurred about 11,000 light years away—much too far to pose a significant threat—and its wavefront likely reached Earth about 300 years ago. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ) A paper released this week by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign astronomy and physics professor Brian Fields makes a case for distant supernovae as a cause

Catch 'Em All And Then Some By Grabbing Retro Pokemon Titles From Woot!

Gizmodo / 24min
Video Game Blowout | Woot! Read more...

FBI and CISA warn against surge in voice phishing campaigns

54Engadget / 24min
Authorities saw an uptick in voice phishing (or “vishing”) campaigns after the pandemic forced companies to implement work-from-home arrangements. That’s what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have revealed in their joint cybersecurity advisory (PDF), which offers companies and end users a list of tips on how they can protect

CDC Quietly Drops 14 Day Quarantine Guideline For International Travelers

View from the Wing / 39min
The C.D.C. though has finally recognized we’re no longer in the containment stage of the pandemic, where the virus might sneak into the country from abroad. So they’ve quietly lifted their recommendation that any travelers entering the U.S. quarantine for 14 days. After all, unless passengers are coming from Chile, Peru, Brazil, India and a few other places they’re much less likely to be carrying

Forget about broadband: ultra-broadband internet is almost here

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
New discovery leads to massive improvement of data transfer rates.

Games of the Generation: Titanfall 2 should be bigger than Fortnite, but you’re all idiots

24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
How can a game with pilotable giant mechs be so underappreciated?

The Batman trailer offers a moody first look at Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight

24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Robert Pattinson transforms into the Dark Knight in the first The Batman trailer.

How to Rid Your Phone of Those Default Apps You Never Use

60Wired / 42min
Even the best phones come with bloatware, preinstalled apps that take up precious storage space. Here's how to remove them and speed up your device.

8 great ways to organize your Gmail inbox to improve productivity

28Mashable / 47min
For most of us, email is a necessary evil of modern working life. Unfortunately, it can so easily suck time, leaving you stressed and under pressure to get all your other tasks done. We are here to help. We don't want your email inbox to get you down so we've broken down eight great ways to organize your Gmail set-up to improve your productivity. Getting started Many of the changes we're suggesti

The funniest dating memes for finding love during these trying times

20Mashable / 47min
Dating in 2020 is certainly different than dating in previous years because of... well, you know. Even so, there are some aspects of finding a mate that are universal. The yearning for a crush, endlessly swiping through Tinder, the worry over ghosting, the exuberance of finally being over an ex. Here is a collection of the best dating memes that reiterate the universality of finding love in recen

DiceKeys creates a master password for life with one roll

500+Ars Technica / 58min
Enlarge / Not a board game, a security tool. (credit: DiceKeys ) Modern cybersecurity, done with properly paranoid best practices, requires meeting some tough demands: Carry a physical two-factor key to plug in and authenticate yourself on a new computer, but if you lose or break that tiny piece of plastic you could be locked out of your accounts. Use different, totally unguessable passwords for

Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut looks surprisingly good in this first trailer

Snyder Justice League
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It’s been a long time coming, but Zack Snyder's Justice League will finally get in front of an audience thanks to HBO Max. Here's the first trailer.

Blue Origin ships NASA a full-scale 40ft lunar lander mock-up

SlashGear / 1h
The Human Landing System (HLS) National Team of experts from Blue Origin, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Draper have shipped NASA a full-scale mockup of their crew lunar lander for evaluation by the space agency. The National Team, which is led by Blue Origin, focused on the Descent Element and the Ascent Element, ultimately contributing work to NASA’s Artemis lunar … Continue reading

Police Want Your Smart Speaker—Here's Why

400+Wired / 1h
Requests are rising from law enforcement for information on the devices, which can include internet queries, food orders, and overheard conversations.

What Causes Mascne (Face Mask Acne), and How to Treat It

100+Wired / 1h
Just in case you needed more to worry about, mask-related acne is also breaking out nationwide. Here's what's causing it and how to get it under control.

HBO's 'The Vow' is a cautionary inside look at the downfall of the NXIVM cult

32Mashable / 1h
The threshold for bizarre, horrifying news is high these days, but certain stories rise above the cacophony of Bad and stick in the mind as unusually disturbing. The story of the NXIVM cult and its sex trafficking sub-sect DOS (Dominus Obsequious Sororium) is one of those stories that stick. In October 2017, a New York Times article revealed that NXIVM, thought to be a self-improvement practice-c

Awesome: Cargolux’s “Masked” 747-8

400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Cargolux is a cargo airline based in Luxembourg, which operates a fleet of around 30 Boeing 747s globally. Well, Cargolux has just given one Boeing 747-8 a very special livery. Specifically, the seven year old plane with the registration code LX-VCF is now sporting a mask, with the words “Not Without My Mask” written below the carrier’s name on the side of the aircraft. It would appear that the p

Can You Disable Ads on the Roku Home Screen?

How-To Geek / 2h
Whether you have a Roku TV or a Roku player plugged into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll see advertisements on your Roku’s home screen next to your streaming channels. That’s just part of the Roku experience. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Hands-on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G image is the latest to leak out

Google Pixel 5 4A Specs
65TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've got another leaked picture of the upcoming phones, which could be arriving at the end of next month.

Windows 10 update is reportedly freezing or crashing some PCs (and even causing boot loops)

48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It’s the same old story for Microsoft, sadly, as yet more Windows 10 users suffer at the hands of cumulative updates.

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which way will the scale tip

PlayStation Sony Xbox
22SlashGear / 2h
The gaming console war is heating up again with the two big guns all set to release their iterations in the coming months. Already the anticipation for the two is off the charts as the holiday season is fast approaching and the available information is adding to the excitement. Given what information is available in the public domain, let’s see … Continue reading

The best history podcasts: 11 shows that tell you forgotten stories

32Mashable / 2h
Sure, we're all living history right now — the catastrophic pandemic, mass protests, creeping global fascism — but that doesn't mean we should stop learning about other moments of history. Podcasts are especially effective at telling historical stories. The medium allows people to listen to archival audio and offers practically unlimited time and space — a pod can be as long as you like and you c

Electric Vehicle Makers Find a Back Door to Wall Street

300+NYT > Technology / 3h
Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are helping them and other fledgling companies raise money and gain coveted stock listings.

What We're Watching: 'Dollhouse' Explores the Limits of Personal Freedom

38How-To Geek / 3h
Nothing is what it appears to be. Dollhouse opens with these enigmatic words, and with them, sets the tone for the entire show. And points a knowing finger at the morally ambiguous themes it addresses over the course of two brief seasons. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Galaxy Note 20 Doesn't Come with Earbuds, But You Can Request a Free Pair

53How-To Geek / 3h
Quick, open your desk drawer. Do you have four sets of unused earbuds from your last few phones? If not, you may be bummed to hear that Samsung doesn’t throw a set of ‘buds in the Note 20 box. But fret not dear music lover—you can still get a free pair from the ol ‘Sung. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Once Helped the U.S. Government Create a Modded iPod

How-To Geek / 3h
Here’s a story of an unlikely alliance: Back in 2005, the U.S. Government asked Apple for help modifying an iPod. What did the government want to do exactly? We don’t know for sure. But we do know the modded iPod could record data and hide its true nature from PCs and Macs. At least, that’s what former Apple software engineer David Shayer tells us. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Oppo Find X3: what we want to see

40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's what we want to see in the Oppo Find X3, the next top-end handset we hope the company is making.

Frustrated with your travel shoe options? This list will help.

48Mashable / 3h
If you're prone to overpacking — like, you regularly find yourself sitting on your suitcase to get it to close — then you know how frustrating it can be once you get to the one item you need no matter where you're headed: Shoes. Yes, destination aside, you always need a pair of kicks to cover up your feet. But getting your shoes to fit and stay in your bag is a huge hassle. Especially when you fi

This reimagined screwdriver replaces the 20 basic ones in your toolbox

20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get 20 screwdriver heads in one with the Spinner Drive Ergonomic Screwdriver for $64.99, a 12% savings as of Aug. 23. There's no single screwdriver that can do everything, right? That's why most toolboxes are jam-packed with a variety of them in different sizes and shapes for different uses — from fixing a watch to assembling an engine. But what if we told you there's a reinvented screwdri

Master Microsoft Teams and Outlook with these super cheap online classes

40Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Boost your business's productivity with the Essential 2020 Microsoft Teams Training Course for $19.99, an 88% savings as of Aug. 23. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work forever. With many companies and organizations realizing the merits of working remotely, the use of collaboration apps has definitely spiked — and Microsoft Teams is at the forefront. Microsoft notes that they

Go after a six-figure career with this online project management training

20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Become an effective project manager with the Ultimate PMP, Six Sigma and Minitab Certification bundle for $49.99, a 97% savings as of Aug. 23. If a six-figure salary is what you're after, you'll be happy to know that earning that kind of dough isn't that far out of reach. In fact, you could be raking in upwards of $123K from the comfort of your couch and never even have to put on pants. Pr

The best portable toilets to help you avoid public restrooms on the road

20Mashable / 3h
Plenty of people are hesitant to use public restrooms as of late, and we get it: There are legitimate Covid-19 risk factors to consider, especially when it comes to flushing toilets. Still, it's difficult to make it through a long drive without having to go at least once. That's where the glorious portable toilet comes in. The right device, whether that's a simple bucket toilet, a more tech-y flu

Take your golf game from meh to amazing with these great deals

Mashable / 3h
Golf is one of the only few sports with built-in social distancing measures – much to the delight of golfers all over the world. If that happens to be you, you probably already have plans to spend the rest of your summer at the golf course. Why not grab a few accessories to step up your game next time you step on the green? Here are 15 deals on must-have golf accessories to take your game from eh

Learn the magic formula for starting a business in the digital era

44Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get help launching your business with the Entrepreneur's 2.0 Digital Marketing Tools bundle for $59.99, a 97% savings as of Aug. 23. The coronavirus era has created a unique opportunity for many aspiring entrepreneurs. Suddenly, there are more hours in the day since you have no commute and no office distractions. (That is, if you don't have kids. ) With this newfound time, you can focus yo

Threatened by Facebook Disinformation, a Monk Flees Cambodia

500+NYT > Technology / 4h
A smear campaign linked to the Cambodian government went viral on the social media platform, sending an activist Buddhist cleric into exile to protect himself.

Google Pixel 5a: what we want to see

Google Pixel 5 4A Specs
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Pixel 4a was impressive, but what’s coming in the Google Pixel 5a? Here’s what we want to see in the tech giant’s next mid-range phone.

Exclusive: Businesses are crystal clear about cyber risk, but still ill-equipped to handle it

68TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Businesses are acutely aware of the importance of cybersecurity, but are unable to protect themselves.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League announced for PS5 and Xbox Series X

Suicide Squad tJL Arkham
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Rocksteady has shown off Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League during DC FanDome.

The upcoming QWERTY BlackBerry 5G smartphone might have one killer feature

FIH Mobile BlackBerry 5G
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
When physical keyboard and Blackberry software is not enough.

Save 80% on a lifetime subscription to this clever translation tool

64Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to LingvaNex Translator is on sale for £60.85 as of Aug. 23, saving you 80% on list price. When a language barrier is present, it makes things like creating marketing briefs, pitch decks, contracts, and other business materials extra complicated. But a subscription to LingvaNex Translator can eliminate that barrier altogether. This top-rated tool can translate text,

A mysterious Lenovo modular laptop has appeared, with one controversial feature

100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A team of designers at Lenovo have revived the concept of modularity.

Leaked Renders Show Off Motorola's Next Razr

Verizon Motorola 10
92Gizmodo / 11h
Motorola hasn’t officially announced the successor to its rebooted Razr, but thanks to a few new leaks, we purportedly have our first 360-degree look at its next attempt at a foldable phone. Read more...

The Batman Has Landed With a Brutal, Excellent First Trailer

Batman Gotham Knights
2KGizmodo / 11h
It’s raining Batman these days but Robert Pattinson , ZoĆ« Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright , Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Paul Dano, and Jayme Lawson star in Matt Reeves’ The Batman . And DC Fandome gave us our first legitimate look at the upcoming superhero film in the form of a two-minute teaser… Read more...

The FAA will test drone detecting technologies in airports this year

100+Engadget / 11h
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will soon be evaluating several drone detecting systems for airports , the agency has announced . It will be testing at least 10 technologies and systems developed not just to detect unmanned aerial systems, but also to mitigate the potential safety risks they pose. The tests are part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigat

HBO Max drops first trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League

Snyder Justice League
78Ars Technica / 11h
The first teaser for Zack Snyder's Justice League is set to Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." Fans who have been clamoring to see Zack Snyder's director's cut of the disappointing 2017 film, Justice League , will finally get their wish, as HBO Max released a two-minute trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League during the virtual DC Fandome event. The trailer actually leaked online before the panel, bu

Rocksteady's new 'Suicide Squad' game is all about killing Superman

Suicide Squad tJL Arkham
100+Engadget / 11h
Most of DC Fandome’s big reveals today have focused on its upcoming films, but there was still time to squeeze in a video game announcement or two. Earlier today we got a look at Warner Bros. Montreal’s new Bat-Family title, Gotham Knights . Now we’ve finally gotten more details on Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad title after it was teased earlier this month . The game’s relationship to James

'Suicide Squad' game sets out to kill the evil Justice League in 2022

Suicide Squad tJL Arkham
76Mashable / 12h
There's a Suicide Squad game coming. Eventually. A trailer debuted at DC FanDome on Saturday offering a first look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League , a new game from Rocksteady Studios that will be out in 2022. We don't know much. The trailer makes it clear that Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang are out to take down a seemingly evil spin on the Justice League. A v

5 of the best hikes in Ireland

The Points Guy / 12h
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. You will be hard pushed to find


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