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Chrome Extensions with 80 Million Installs Caught Injecting Phony Search Results
100+How-To Geek / 10min
Extensions are part of why Chrome is the most popular browser on the planet, but they’re also one of the most common vectors for security issues. This week researchers at AdGuard found a bunch of them posing as legitimate tools but injecting fake search results into pages on Google and Bing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Hyundai is turning Ioniq into its own EV sub-brand
Hyundai Ioniq EV Three
100+Engadget / 24min
Hyundai has announced that it will transform the Ioniq name used for its current EV into the Ioniq sub-brand dedicated to all-electric cars. That means Ioniq could become much like to Hyundai what Polestar is to Volvo. Hyundai revealed plans to launch three EVs under the new brand, starting with the Ioniq 5 in 2021 and the Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 7 scheduled for 2022 and 2024, respectively. In Hyundai’
Hyundai spins Ioniq into separate brand, announces 3 new electric cars
Hyundai Ioniq EV Three
57Mashable / 36min
Hyundai's Ioniq sub-brand of electric vehicles is getting a life of its own. On Sunday, the company announced it's spinning Ioniq as a new brand that's dedicated to battery-powered electric vehicles. Over the next four years, Ioniq will launch three EV models, starting with Ioniq 5, a midsize CUV (compact SUV), in 2021. The Ioniq 5 will be based on the EV 45 concept, unveiled by Hyundai in Frankf
TODAY
PS5 could take more games away from Xbox Series X, rumor suggests
Sony PS5 Microsoft
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
A new rumor suggests that Sony is lining up more timed exclusive games for PS5.
This 10-speed massage therapy gun is on sale for over 60% off
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Get the muscle relief you've been craving with the BioGrit Massage Gun for $139.99, a 68% savings as of Aug. 10. Long hours at home don't just make you antsy. They can also lead to sore, aching muscles —especially if you're barely moving. If you really want to get dark and WebMD it, the trusty internet doctors will quickly dive into 13 reasons why sitting too much is bad for your health .
Need help relaxing? The Calmind Mental Fitness app is on sale.
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Stay calm and collected with a lifetime subscription to the Calmind Mental Fitness app for $69.99, an 89% savings as of Aug. 10. Been feeling all the feels? Welcome to the hell hole that is 2020. After speaking to therapists virtually — which has been on the rise even prior to the coronavirus pandemic — there are many other things you can do to help improve your mental health. If yoga and
This weird-looking mask is designed to help athletes train better
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Stay safe while staying fit with a Elevation Resistance Training and Cardio Workout Sports Mask for $39.99, a 66% savings as of Aug. 10. If you follow famous surfers like Laird Hamilton , you've likely heard them wax poetic about the importance of breathing workouts. Forget pre-workout, Laird and friends get stronger and faster with the help of an old friend: oxygen. The idea is that the m
Transform your canned drinks into cups with this cool little gadget
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Easily open any can with the Draft Top for $20.50, a 17% savings as of Aug. 10. There are benefits to drinking your favorite beverages out of a can. For instance, there's nothing quite like cracking a can of ice-cold beer or soda on a hot day. The idea of drinking that same soda in a plastic bottle is almost insulting. The only downside of the can life? The tiny sipping circumference. And
New WhatsApp feature will stop you embarrassing yourself in group chats
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
The latest beta reveals new customization options that will make it much easier to see who you're talking to.
Huawei's Mate X foldable phone successor may look a lot like the Samsung Galaxy Fold
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
The Huawei Mate X2 might fold the opposite way to its predecessor, making it a lot more like one of its competitors.
Here's your chance to win the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Win a pair of the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra may have a better zoom than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
The upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is rumored to sport an industry-leading 120x zoom camera module along with three other sensors.
Redmi Note 8 Pro to get a new "Special Edition" soon
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 35min
Xiaomi announced on its official global handle that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a new edition. It's likely a new colour.
Xbox Series S all but confirmed as official controller packaging leaks
Microsoft Xbox Series
43TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
New images of the Xbox Series S controller have appeared online and all but confirm the cheaper console's existence.
Samsung puts it past Xiaomi in mobile phone sales in India
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Backed by a strong showing in feature phone sales and a decent performance in the smartphone segment, Samsung is the overall leader in the mobile phone market with a share of 24% in India.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra will be able to zoom farther than any other smartphone
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra will sport an industry-leading 120x zoom camera module along with three other sensors.
'Xbox Series S' console revealed by controller packaging
Xbox Series S Zak XS
84Engadget / 1h
Well before Microsoft revealed its next-gen Xbox Series X console, rumors had been bubbling of a second cheaper, possibly disc-less console code-named “Lockhart.” It looks like that device will be called the Xbox Series S, according to a controller packaging leak and report from Ars Technica . A source named Zak S managed to purchase one of the next gen controllers and the packaging indicates tha
Huawei Mate X2 likely to get big design revamp
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Huawei's second-gen Mate X2 is likely getting a change that could make or break it.
VPN booms as countries around the world mull TikTok bans
100+TechCrunch / 2h
As countries around the world ban or threaten to restrict TikTok, interest in virtual private networks has spiked. The use of VPNs can let users access an online service from an encrypted tunnel and thus bypass app blocks. “We are seeing an increasing number of governments around the world attempting to control the information their citizens can access,” observes Harold Li, vice president of Expr
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Now streaming: best new TV shows & movies this week in Australia (Aug 10-16)
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
These are the best new shows and movies on Australian streaming services this week, including The Greatest Showman, Dirty John: Season 2 and more.
Oppo Watch with a curved display, Android Wear OS to go on first sale today
OPPO Watch 41Mm Wear
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Oppo features a curved AMOLED display, Wear OS and is powered by a Wear 3100 SoC by Snapdragon.
Xiaomi could launch the Mi 10i in India
Xiaomi Mi 10I India
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Evidence found on MIUI suggests there is an Indian version of the Mi Note 10 Lite in the works.
Social media trolling: Sportswomen speak about their experiences
200+BBC News - Technology / 4h
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.
Social media trolling affects almost a third of elite British sportswomen, BBC Sport survey finds
300+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Elite British sportswomen speak out about "horrific abuse" on social media, telling a BBC Sport survey about constant comments they receive.
Swiggy to launch hyperlocal 'dark stores' InstaMart
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
After the pandemic hit its core business of food delivery, Swiggy has had to battle hard for survival. After it got into online groceries and vegetables delivery, Swiggy is launching InstaMart, a series of hyperlocal 'dark stores'.
Improve your memory with this heavily discounted course
44Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Ultimate Memory Mastery bundle is on sale for £15.27 as of August 10, saving you 98% on list price. While spending your weekend wiling away the hours on a Netflix binge certainly sounds nice, it may not be the most productive use of your time. Crazy, right? Perhaps you'd like to increase your attention span, focus, and memory instead? The Ultimate Memory Mastery bundle can help. SEE AL
Learn how to play the piano like a pro for less than £30
40Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Lifetime access to Pianoforall is on sale for £22.91 as of August 10, saving you 85% on list price. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could identify chords on the harpsichord at age three, could play simple pieces at age four, and was penning his own music by age five. Casual. There are people among us, like Mozart, who have a natural knack for tickling the ivories. For the rest of us, there's Piano
400 Qualcomm Snapdragon DSP chip bugs put phones at risk [UPDATE]
SlashGear / 5h
The size of smartphones often belies the power they hold as well as the complexity of their construction. Phones may be said to come from this or that country or manufacturer but the truth is that different parts can be traced back to different sources and suppliers. All smartphones have many components in common, of course, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors … Continue reading
Apple files legal opposition to a meal app’s pear logo
Apple Prepear Logo
41SlashGear / 6h
Apple’s partially bitten apple logo has remained practically unchanged since the beginning except for the color. Given how it is one of the most iconic logos today, it isn’t surprising that it will fight tooth and nail to protect it against trademark violators and copycats, of which there are many. What you might expect, however, is for Apple to attack … Continue reading
Someone merged a PC with a webcam and ended up with this
53TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A device to be added to the museum of technological curiosities.
Xbox Series S budget console confirmed by new controller packaging
Xbox Series S Zak XS
24SlashGear / 6h
Compared to Sony, Microsoft has been more forthcoming with details about its next-gen consoles. Actually, it has forthcoming with the Xbox Series X, which is set to be its next premier gaming device. It has been quite mum, however, when it comes to a rumored cheaper console that will take after its equally cheaper Xbox One S console. Now there … Continue reading
Galaxy Z Fold 2 unboxing, leaked hands-on build up the foldable hype
23SlashGear / 7h
Samsung definitely had a packed Unpacked 2020 and each and every one of the products it announced are notable in their own right. Yes, including the accessories. Of course, many have been anticipating some word on Samsung’s next foldable phone and it didn’t disappoint even though the details are still thin at this point. Samsung promised more will be revealed … Continue reading
Your EV's electricity can pay for parking at Nissan's new exhibition
100+Engadget / 7h
If Nissan has its way, you might not need to pay for a parking spot if your electric car has some range to spare. Autoblog notes that the automaker has opened an exhibition space in Yokohama, the Pavilion, that lets you pay for parking by sending electricity from the Leaf and other EVs into the building. You won’t have to worry about the cost of trip (beyond whatever it costs to recharge elsewher
Xbox Series S outed by next-gen controller leak—and it’s legit
100+Ars Technica / 7h
A new controller for a system that hasn't launched yet? That's interesting enough, sure. But the news comes when you turn the box. [credit: Zak S ] The next version of the standard, cross-console Xbox controller has been spotted in the wild, ahead of its official retail announcement. But the two leaked controllers we've seen thus far are even more intriguing because of something they have in comm
6 European destinations thrill-seekers will love
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: 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. Working at home or being furloughed may have you feeling a bit unfit or keen for something a little
Amazon Might Be Gobbling Up Your Neighborhood's Dying Mall Next
Amazon Sears JCPenney
500+Gizmodo / 7h
E-commerce, one of the most-cited culprits behind America’s dying malls, may soon become the mall. Cue The X-Files theme music. Read more...
Klout Founder Tells the Slightly Dirty Secret of His Success
Twitter Tweet Klout
47Gizmodo / 8h
Klout, a website that defined the unctuous early days of social media, used to rate you based on your online presence. In its heyday, a high Klout score could get you special privileges - maybe a free soda - and bragging rights at the Rosewood hotel, the literal Hotel California where VCs checked you into their funds… Read more...
Surface Duo might be coming next week
SlashGear / 8h
Despite the global health and economic situation, it seems that August is quickly becoming the month for smartphones. Its first week was marked by no less than three major announcements, not counting the slightly smaller ones, and the train hasn’t stopped yet. In just a few days, one of the Android world’s next most innovative device might finally be announced, … Continue reading
Abandoned mall department stores may become Amazon’s next fulfillment centers
Amazon Sears JCPenney
300+TechCrunch / 8h
One of the largest owners of shopping mall real estate in the United Stages, Simon Property Group , has been talking to Amazon about transforming its anchor department stores into Amazon distribution hubs, according to the Wall Street Journal . In the case of Simon Property, the anchor tenants like J.C. Penney and Sears that used to be stable sources of revenue are now weights around the neck of
Gillmor Gang: Tic Talks
100+TechCrunch / 8h
The Gillmor Gang — Frank Radice, Michael Markman, Keith Teare, Denis Pombriant, Brent Leary, and Steve Gillmor . Recorded live Sunday, August 2, 2020. For more, subscribe to the Gillmor Gang Newsletter and join the notification feed here on Telegram. Produced and directed by Tina Chase Gillmor @tinagillmor @fradice, @mickeleh, @denispombriant, @kteare, @brentleary, @stevegillmor, @gillmorgang The
Code compiler pioneer Frances Allen dies at 88
Allen IBM 5.9 XFS ABI
1KEngadget / 9h
It’s a sad week for the computing industry. IBM reports (via the New York Times ) that computing pioneer and company fellow Frances Allen died of Alzheimer’s on her birthday, August 4th, at the age of 88. She’s best known for making vital contributions to compilers, or the software that turns raw code into fast-running executables. From 1966 onward, she and scientist John Cocke wrote papers detai
Passengers Just Want to Be Treated Like Human Beings — Not Self-Loading Cargo
27View from the Wing / 9h
The most important element of air travel is your personal space. That means the seat and what surrounds it. I'd posit what comes next isn't meal or the alcohol. It's not the lounge on the ground before departure and it isn't the contents of an amenity kit. It isn't the inflight entertainment. Continue reading ...
Hyundai will launch three new electric cars, starting in 2021
Hyundai Ioniq EV Three
200+Ars Technica / 9h
Hyundai is spinning out Ioniq as a brand for electric cars, in the same way that it spun out Genesis as a standalone brand for luxury cars. It will launch three new battery electrics between 2021 and 2024. [credit: Hyundai ] Hyundai is going to market a range of new battery-electric cars under Ioniq branding. The Korean automaker first introduced the Ioniq name in 2016 with a subcompact that come
Apple goes to war with the gaming industry
Kuo Apple iMac iPhone
400+TechCrunch / 10h
Most gamers may not view Apple as a games company to the same degree that they see Sony with PlayStation or Microsoft with Xbox, but the iPhone-maker continues to uniformly drive the industry with decisions made in the Apple App Store. The company made the news a couple times late this week for App Store approvals. Once for denying a gaming app, and the other for approving one. The denial was Mic
Robert Pattinson Tried to Lie His Way Off the Tenet Set for His The Batman Screen Test
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Ah, but Christopher Nolan, he is a man wise to deception. Fooling the creator of Memento? Not so easy. Read more...
Is it illegal to drink your own alcohol on an airplane?
The Points Guy / 10h
Nervous flyers — and plenty of other folks as well — enjoy having a drink or two while in the air. We even had a reader write in to Brian Kelly’s weekly newsletter recently asking whether or not, “passengers can bring cocktails from the airport terminal on board an aircraft, or whether airlines would sell their miniature bottles of alcohol to passengers before boarding” since most airlines aren’t
Twitter test directly shows your tweet quote counts
Twitter Tweet Retweets
81Engadget / 11h
Twitter is going one step further in its efforts to help you track quoted retweets . The social media site has confirmed to The Verge that it’s testing an approach placing these counts directly on tweets, and has renamed them from Retweets with Comments to a far more digestible Quotes. If people are adding their own input to your posts instead of simply passing the message along, you’ll know it i
The Oldest Restaurants In The World Still Serving Food [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
Amazon may turn dying JC Penney and Sears stores into warehouses
Amazon Sears JCPenney
1KEngadget / 12h
The department stores that anchor shopping malls have struggled to survive in the face of online shopping, but those spaces might find a new lease on life through their greatest foe. Wall Street Journal sources claim Amazon is in talks with mall owner Simon Property Group to convert some of its department store spaces into fulfillment centers . It’s not certain how many stores would become wareho
6 of the best golf courses in Ireland
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: 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 ye
