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Check Out What Your Home Town Area Looked Like in Dinosaur Times
100+How-To Geek / 9h
What do you get when you combine one of the largest Dinosaur databases in the world with the powers of Google Earth-like technology? The sweet chance to view what your area looked like millions of years ago. You can even see what fossils are nearby. The best part is, the 3D map, dubbed Ancient Earth, is free. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Senate’s encryption backdoor bill is ‘dangerous for Americans,’ says Rep. Lofgren
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A Senate bill that would compel tech companies to build backdoors to allow law enforcement access to encrypted devices and data would be “very dangerous” for Americans, said a leading House Democrat. Law enforcement frequently spars with tech companies over their use of strong encryption, which protects user data from hackers and theft, but the government says makes it harder to catch criminals a
Google Chrome is getting safer than ever
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Google has added the ability to scan risky files for malware to its Advanced Protection Program to protect high risk users further.
Don't miss the iStore's week-long sale
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The iStore are hosting a week-long sale on all their products and accessories
This super-powered workstation could be the biggest rival to Nvidia A100
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The HPC PAW-300 workstation could be an alternative to Nvidia’s A100 accelerator.
This Deal Helped Turn Google Into an Ad Powerhouse. Is That a Problem?
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The $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick in 2007 was a “game changer.” A growing number of antitrust experts say it’s the sort of deal that should no longer be possible.
Samsung Galaxy S30 might include iPhone-rivaling facial recognition
Samsung Tab Fold Wing
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A Samsung patent suggests the company is working on its own ToF sensor, which could power facial recognition.
This is what Samsung's next foldable phone could look like - and it rolls
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A patent shows what Samsung's first rollable phone could look like - is this a first look at the Galaxy Z Roll?
Mobile Industry Awards 2020: EE wins Innovation of the Year
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EE wins prize thanks to innovative smart plans.
WhatsApp's next game-changing feature is nearly ready for testing
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Multi-device support will let you stay logged into WhatsApp on several phones at once.
WOW: Airbus’ Zero-Emission Commercial Aircraft Concept
69One Mile at a Time / 44min
The future is officially here. Well, or at least only 15 years away… maybe. Airbus reveals zero-emission aircraft concept Airbus has today revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft, which could enter service by 2035. Each concept represents a difference approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring different technology pathways and aerodynamic configu
Mobile Industry Awards 2020: Startup of the Year is Kid-A
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Kid-A is rewarded for its contribution to innovation
This dextrous robot arm is off to the ISS next year
48Mashable / 1h
The S1 is a robotic arm created by GITAI. Plans are to send it to the International Space Station in 2021. The arm will help out aboard an airlock-extension module called Bishop, developed by NanoRacks. NanoRacks will launch the module in November of 2020 via the SpaceX CRS-21, followed by the S1 sometime in 2021. Read more... More about Space , International Space Station , Robot Arm , S1 , and
Mobile Industry Awards 2020: Meet our charity partner, Mind
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The inaugural People and Culture award reflects the importance of a healthy mind.
Nikola founder resigns following SEC probe into electric truck business
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Following a fraud accusation by a short firm and potential probe by the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Nikola founder Trevor Milton is stepping down as executive chairman. “Nikola is truly in my blood and always will be, and the focus should be on the Company and its world-changing mission, not me,” Milton said in a statement (via the Financial Times ). “So I made the difficult decision
Mobile Industry Awards 2020: Welcome to winners week!
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This week we'll be revealing all the winners of the Mobile Industry Awards 2020.
Realme Narzo 20, 20A and 20 Pro launched in India
Realme Narzo 20 20A
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The Realme Narzo 20 series has officially launched in India, increasing the company’s footprint in the sub Rs 20,000 segment.
Logitech’s new MX Anywhere 3 mouse has buttons to control Zoom calls
Logitech New MX 3 Mac
100+Engadget / 2h
Webcams, keyboards and mice are some of the hottest pieces of tech right now as many continue to work from home. Demand for these accessories rose dramatically after quarantine restrictions went into effect, and now Logitech is introducing a new wireless mouse into the mix. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse is the follow-up to the previous Anywhere 2s and it has a perk that can help those of us fo
Logitech's New MX Anywhere 3 Is a Great Pint-Sized Productivity Mouse with a Super Slick Scroll Wheel
Logitech New MX 3 Mac
Gizmodo / 2h
Last fall, Logitech released its flagship MX Master 3 mouse, which featured a super smooth scroll wheel that immediately put everything else on the market to shame. And now with the new MX Anywhere 3, Logitech is about to do the same in a smaller and more portable package. Read more...
Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse puts MagSpeed scroll wheel in a smaller package
Logitech New MX 3 Mac
22SlashGear / 2h
Logitech today announced the MX Anywhere 3, a wireless, compact mouse that’s meant to be taken on the go and used across multiple machines. Despite being significantly smaller, the MX Anywhere 3 borrows some features from the MX Master 3, including the mouse’s MagSpeed scroll wheel that’s built out of machined steel. In a few ways, the MX Anywhere 3 … Continue reading
OnePlus 8T coming to India soon; launch teased by Amazon
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The upcoming OnePlus 8T 5G will be coming to India in the coming weeks and will be available on Amazon.
Xiaomi's rumoured 108MP camera phone could be its cheapest yet
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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with a 108MP camera and it will be the cheapest one from the company so far.
Xbox Series S pre-orders: how to buy the cheap new Xbox in New Zealand
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Xbox Series S is a cheaper, digital-only alternative to the Series X, and it's up for pre-order in New Zealand from September 22.
PayTM has returned to Play Store - but, the battle is far from over
Google India Paytm
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Users found India's dominant digital payment company's app missing from the Play Store. Though the app resurfaced within four hours, PayTM has cried foul over Google's action.
Samsung Galaxy F series teased to launch in India
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Samsung's new Galaxy F series smartphone could soon make its global debut in India.
Oppo announces Reno 4 Pro 5G for the Middle East
Oppo Reno 4 Pro 720
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The next series of Oppo’s Reno series will launch in the Middle East in a virtual event dubbed “Own the Night”
Tesla in talks to set up research facility in India-Will it happen?
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The Indian state of Karnataka is in early discussions with the hotshot carmaker Tesla for a possibility to set up its tech centre in Bengaluru.
This extraordinary web hosting deal has left us baffled
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There’s even a bundle with online cloud storage.
Kindred Capital closes £81M second fund to back early-stage European startups
Kindred Capital Fund
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Kindred Capital , the London-based VC that backs early-stage founders in Europe, has closed its second seed fund at £81 million. That’s only a tad larger than the the firm’s first fund , which invested in 29 companies and was raised in 2018. Portfolio companies from fund one include Five, which is building software for autonomous vehicles; Paddle, the SaaS for software e-commerce; Pollen, the pee
The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming
200+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.
Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane
400+BBC News - Technology / 4h
A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.
Super Mario at 35: 'The little plumber who defined a genre'
500+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years?
TikTok fact checks: US IPO, Chinese ownership, $5B in taxes
TikTok Oracle US Walmart
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There is no shortage of speculation and reports around TikTok’s future in the U.S. Amid a swirl of rumors, TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance issued a statement (in Chinese) on Monday morning, bringing clarity to its ongoing deal that has captured global attention over the past few weeks. ByteDance is still the owner China’s ByteDance confirms it will retain an 80% stake in TikTok after selling a
Indian mobile gaming platform Mobile Premier League raises $90 million
Google India Paytm
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Mobile Premier League (MPL) has raised $90 million in a new financing round as the two-year-old Bangalore-based esports and mobile gaming platform demonstrates fast-growth and looks to expand outside of India. SIG, early-stage tech investor RTP Global, and MDI Ventures led MPL’s $90 million Series C financing round, with participation from existing investors Sequoia India, Go-Ventures, and Base P
The best moments of the 2020 'Pandemmys'
2020 Emmys Emmy Awards
77Mashable / 5h
The virtual 2020 Emmys, or "Pandemmys" as we may or may not call them, took place Sunday night and proceeded with surprisingly few technical glitches and some generally pleasant surprises. We loved sneaking a peek at celebrity homes and makeshift Emmy parties, and seeing TV's top players in the same situation as those watching at home was oddly comforting as we all celebrated television together.
Surface Duo proves to at least be somewhat durable
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The dual-screen foldable Surface Duo may hold promise but its current execution has left many giving it an uneasy thumbs down. While there has been a lot of criticism over the state of its software, most reviewers have actually been rather impressed by the quality of the phone’s design. But will that design stand up to the test of time … Continue reading
First WandaVision trailer shows off Disney's new star-studded Marvel series
WandaVision Vision
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Set your sights on the first trailer for WandaVision, coming soon to Disney Plus.
Jennifer Aniston's Emmys party was a surprise mini 'Friends' reunion
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They might not be in a magical rent-controlled apartment any more, and the HBO Max reunion might be on hold thanks to the pandeimc — but the lady Friends are all still up for the odd shenanigan. After heading home from helping host Jimmy Kimmel kick off the Emmys , nominee Jennifer Aniston did what all of us would do: got the heck out of her Spanx, threw on a nice robe and had dinner with some ol
OnePlus 8T teased by RDJ as coming soon, launch date leaked
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The smartphone market is in a bit of a frenzy this year, both in good and bad ways. New kinds of devices, from foldables to swiveling screens, have popped up while the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown schedules and business plans into disarray. Even OnePlus seems to have gone over its strategy and decided to release a new line of mid-range … Continue reading
Oppo F17 goes on sale in India today: price, availability, and specs
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The Oppo F17 will go on sale in India for the first time after it was unveiled in India earlier this month.
Galaxy S20 FE prices and hands-on video leak ahead of launch
Samsung Galaxy Tab
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The Galaxy S20, particularly the Ultra variant, was panned for being excessive and while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, in particular, stepped back a bit, it was still regarded to be too much. Sales of Samsung’s flagships might be seeing a downward trend this year but the company’s revenues might still be salvaged by what could actually be its best … Continue reading
First 'WandaVision' trailer is a strange trip through television history
WandaVision Vision
200+Mashable / 8h
The first official trailer for Disney+'s WandaVision arrived at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and it clarified absolutely nothing about the intriguing new show. In the six-episode miniseries taking place after Avengers: Endgame , telekinetic superhero Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and highly advanced android Vision (Paul Bettany) appear to be a happily married couple. However, as you might have guessed fr
Galaxy Z Fold 2 teardown shows improved design, better repairability
Samsung Tab Fold 2
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The price that consumers have to pay for novel and futuristic devices like foldable phones goes beyond the literal price tag. The longevity of these devices, given their youth, also needs to be factored into the decision-making process. It was really no surprise that the Galaxy Fold would fail almost spectacularly in its durability and repairability but Samsung has now … Continue reading
PlayStation 5 NCC photos emphasize its massive size
Sony PlayStation 5
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Sony’s upcoming console hasn’t been without its fair share of controversy even as fans start counting down the weeks before the PlayStation 5 launches. The design of the console itself was already a point of heated discussion, with some loving it and others mocking it. One thing that may not have been given much attention, however, is the size of … Continue reading
Ramy Youssef's Emmy loss tweet deserves its own award
100+Mashable / 8h
The 2020 Emmy Awards are all virtual for safety reasons, but that didn't stop the Television Academy from sending interns to nominees' homes to deliver them a winning statuette at a moment's notice. That's a cute idea in theory, but what about the nominees who don't win? Luckily, we didn't have to wonder about their fate for long Ramy creator Ramy Youssef tweeted a video early in the evening of w
Emmys take a note from baseball, opening with cardboard cutouts of nominees
2020 Emmys Emmy Awards
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An awkward opening monologue! Stunt jokes that don't land! An audience of beautiful people! Who said the Emmys were going to feel weird this year? Jimmy Kimmel opened the "virtual" 2020 Emmys with a less-than-tight five, noting earnestly that "the world may be terrible but TV has never been better." He also foreshadowed a huge night ahead for Schitt's Creek : noting that he was going to be saying
WeChat US ban has been blocked for now
US Trump WeChat Chinese
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There might be a small reprieve for embattled Chinese social media companies that would have been removed from the US market this month. Although there’s still some confusion over the exact fate that awaits TikTok and its deal with Oracle and Walmart, there is less ambiguity with what will happen with WeChat. A US judge ruled that the US Commerce … Continue reading
The Twitch Hive-Mind Barrel Rolled a 747 in 'Flight Simulator' without Crashing
20How-To Geek / 9h
Letting a Twitch-Stream’s Chatroom has become a popular fair, ever since Twitch Plays Pokemon took the world by storm. In the latest iteration, Rami Ismail set up a Twitch Stream for Microsoft’s brand-new Flight Simulator and let his viewers take control. Amazingly they didn’t immediately crash the place. Miraculously, they also pulled off a barrel-roll. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Your complete guide to maximizing Google Flights
20The Points Guy / 9h
If you’ve been reading TPG for a while, you’ve probably seen us post a lot of great flight deals. TPG’s deal alerts offer an insider tip on great flight prices, whether you book in cash or points. Sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter Google Flights is one of our favorite tools for finding great cash flights. But if you’re relatively new, you might not be familiar with how Google Flights works. Neve
Here are all the Emmys 2020 winners
2020 Emmys Emmy Awards
200+Mashable / 9h
The 2020 Emmy Awards proceeded as planned on Sunday — all virtual, but still celebrating the best in a fine year of television (an otherwise un-fine year in every other respect). Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles, the Emmys honored a variety of TV shows including many first-time nominees and fan favorites like Schitt's Creek and The Mandalorian . Check out the full list of winners below. Outs
Twitter's Scrambling to Figure Out Why Its Photo Preview Algorithm Seems Racist
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The neural network Twitter uses to generate photo previews is a mysterious beast. When it debuted the smart cropping tool back in 2018, Twitter said the algorithm determines the most “salient” part of the picture, i.e. what your eyes are drawn to first, to use as a preview image, but what exactly that entails has been… Read more...
Tanzania Is Open To Americans, And Life Is Normal There. Should You Go?
100+View from the Wing / 10h
Tanzania is open to U.S. tourists with a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours. Should you go? It hasn't been clear to me what the situation on the ground is like, but my award booking partner Steve Belkin just spent two weeks there and files this report. Continue reading ...
Janina Gavankar to Write and Star in Mythological Monster Movie
100+Gizmodo / 10h
If you know Janina Gavankar, chances are, it’s from her turn on True Blood or as the protagonist in the singleplayer campaign of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 , where she played the (fantastic) Iden Versio . Now the actress and writer is getting to work on a rad monster movie based on Hindu mythology. Read more...
Patriots vs Seahawks live stream: how to watch NFL week 2 online from anywhere
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Current AFC East leaders take on the second highest scoring team in week 1 - here's how to watch a New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks live stream no matter where you are.
Iranian hackers' Android malware spies on dissidents by stealing 2FA codes
100+Engadget / 12h
It’s no secret that some countries have spied on their citizens through innocuous-looking apps, but one effort is more extensive than usual. Check Point Research has discovered (via ZDNet ) that Rampant Kitten, an Iranian hacker group that has targeted the country’s political opponents for years, has developed Android malware focused on stealing two-factor authentication codes. It isn’t just focu
Some schools are canceling Spring Break 2021 — here’s what that means for your travel plans
99The Points Guy / 12h
The COVID-19 outbreak has lasted far longer than most people anticipated. And as students and educators begin the school year anew, Spring Break 2021 may become the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter Concerns are warranted: A number of universities saw massive outbreaks amongst their student and employee population after students traveled over Spring B
[Roundup] China Suggests They Could Shoot Down Civilian Aircraft As US Spy Planes Misidentify Themselves
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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 ...
