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Tesla's 1,100HP 'Plaid' Model S sport sedan will arrive in late 2021
Musk Tesla Battery Day
2KEngadget / 8h
To cap off the Battery Day unveiling, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed video of the long-hinted-at Plaid version of a Model S sedan. Back in 2019 Tesla showed video of a triple-motor equipped Plaid prototype lapping Laguna Seca in 1:36 , and according to Musk, on Sunday it dropped the time to 1:30.3. Following his usual confidence, the exec said that the time could drop by another three seconds, and br
FDA warns more dog food recalled over risk to pets and humans
100+SlashGear / 6h
Only days after the previous dog food recall, the FDA is drawing attention to another voluntary recall of dog food, this time over the risk of Salmonella contamination. The recall impacts one dog food brand and shouldn’t be mistaken for the dog food recall from earlier this month, which involved the presence of a potentially deadly toxin that results from … Continue reading
Best Apple Watch charging stands 2020: how to dock and charge your smartwatch
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Here's how to make sure your Apple Watch looks the part on your desk or bedside table with a stylish charging dock.
Cowboy E-bikes now include free crash detection technology
Popular Mechanics / 17min
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Half a million South Africans have downloaded the COVID alert app
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
The COVID-19 alert app was met with controversy and suspicion, but many are downloading the app
Apple Store online finally arrives in India - but, where are the offers?
Apple Online Store India
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
India's wait for Apple Stores online is nothing short of being a Waiting for Godot exercise as it was postponed on multiple occasions. Now, the wait starts for its first offline store.
1Password team-up with Privacy.com lets you create burner cards
Privacy.com 1Password
62Engadget / 45min
1Password has announced its partnership with Privacy.com, which is a service you can use to create virtual credit cards to make shopping online a lot safer. The team-up integrates Privacy.com’s capabilities into 1Password, giving you a way to generate burner cards from within a browser that’s installed with the 1Password X extension for Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Brave. (It’s also coming to 1Passw
Vivo Watch with up to 18 days battery life announced
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Vivo's first smartwatch is now official. The Vivo Watch made its debut in China and here's everything you need to know.
72 hours with the LG Wing 5G: what it’s like to use a swivel screen smartphone
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
After 72 hours using the LG Wing 5G, here's what we've learned about using the swivel-out screen to watch media and play games.
Oppo launches Reno 4 series in the Middle East
Vivo V20 Pro 44MP 33W
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Oppo’s latest Reno4 series phones are here with the company’s fastest charging tech and all-new camera features for nighttime videos and portraits.
Apple launches its online store in India
Apple Online Store India
100+TechCrunch / 2h
For the first time in more than 20 years since Apple began its operations in India, the iPhone-maker has started selling its products directly to consumers in the world’s second largest smartphone market. Apple launched its online store in India on Wednesday, which in addition to offering nearly the entire line-up of its products, also brings a range of services for the first time to consumers in
KKR to invest Rs 5,500 crore in Reliance Retail - here's why
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
American firm KKR & Co will invest Rs 5,500 crore in Reliance Retail for a 1.28 percent stake, the second such deal cobbled up by the retail arm of Reliance Industries as it ups the ante against Amazon and Flipkart.
Where to buy reusable face masks in the UK
48Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Etsy , Amazon , and ASOS are still stocking a wide range of face coverings, with options available for under £1. Just in case you hadn't heard, there are a bunch of new coronavirus restrictions in the UK that could last up to six months. Some of these new restrictions are related to face coverings, with face masks compulsory for bar staff and non-seated customers, shop workers, waiters, an
Become a certified cloud developer with this stacked bundle
40Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Complete 2020 Cloud Foundation Certification Bundle is on sale for £38.91 as of Sept. 23, saving you 95% on list price. While much of the world still wonders what the cloud is and how it's used, a select group of people are making six-figure salaries navigating it. A certified cloud developer isn't just a legitimate career path, but one of only a few that may actually be recession-proo
Shopify reports 'rogue' employees stole some customer data
100+Engadget / 3h
We’ve seen all kinds of data breaches from outside hackers, and occasionally, as happened with Twitter, breaches that occurred as outsiders phished employeee credentials for access, but for Shopify, the threat came from inside. The company’s software enables online shopping for other businesses, and in a blog post it revealed that two employees were caught “in a scheme to obtain customer transact
Start your yoga journey with this lifetime subscription
40Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Yogaia Interactive Yoga Classes is on sale for £232.73 as of Sept. 23, saving you 25% on list price. Creating a workout routine at home these days can feel like a lot of pressure — especially when everyone on Instagram seems to be bragging about their amped-up regimens. But here's the thing: you don't have to put yourself through intense cardio or HIIT to keep fi
Bose Sleepbuds II aim to give you a better night’s sleep than their forebears
Bose Sleepbuds Night
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Bose announces Sleepbuds II, promising some crucial tweaks over the first iteration, on sale in October.
Paid Chrome extensions will soon be deader than dead
Google Chrome Extensions
SlashGear / 3h
First, it was Chrome Apps. Now, it seems that Chrome browser extensions are the next targets of Google’s Chrome Web Store cleanup. While extensions aren’t going away completely, there might be a great culling in the coming months all the way to February next year when Google completely disables its built-in payment system that would force paid Chrome extensions to … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge coming to Linux, Linux GUI apps coming to Windows
SlashGear / 4h
For a company that once painted Linux and open source as cancers, Microsoft has been doing a lot in the past years to embrace both. It’s not going to be an open source company, of course, and many still view its actions with suspicion but it’s hard to deny that open source (former) public enemy #1 is doing some things … Continue reading
Elon Musk Promises a $25,000 Tesla in 3 Years—Again
Musk Tesla Battery Day
300+Wired / 4h
Reducing the cost of electric vehicles is all about a cheaper battery. Tesla outlined a plan that includes making more of the components itself.
This is the cheapest Chromebook right now and businesses will love it
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Acer delivers a surprisingly solid package at an affordable price.
Microsoft Research holographic storage could be the cloud’s future
Microsoft Azure OpenAI
30SlashGear / 4h
In addition to living in a digital age, our lives have also started to revolve around clouds, that is, cloud storage and services. This elusive and ephemeral concept, however, still needs to be tethered to physical realities and limited by physical storage solutions. In other words, that fancy cloud storage you’re using to collaborate and store your files ultimately gets … Continue reading
Singapore-based Syfe, a robo-advisor with a human touch, raises $18.6 million led by Valar Ventures
Singapore Syfe VV Led
300+TechCrunch / 4h
Dhruv Arora, the founder and CEO of Singapore-based investment platform Syfe Syfe , a Singapore-based startup that wants to make investing more accessible in Asia, announced today that it has closed a SGD $25.2 million (USD $18.6 million) Series A led by Valar Ventures, a fintech-focused investment firm. The round also included participation from Presight Capital and returning investor Unbound, w
Missed out on an Xbox Series X pre-order in AU? You can still get one on Xbox All Access
Xbox Series XS Microsoft
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You don't need to wait until 2021 to get a next-gen console – Telstra still has Series X pre-orders available via Xbox All Access.
The all-in-one JioPostpaid Plus plans offer calls, data, OTT and more
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
With unlimited calls, SMS, data roll over, and OTT subscriptions, Jio now looks to shake the telecom industry once again
Musk: Cheaper Tesla ready 'in about three years'
Musk Tesla Battery Day
500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Plans for lower-cost batteries and a $25,000 car did not excite investors - firm's value fell $50bn.
Elon Musk reveals the Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ slated for late 2021
Musk Tesla Model Plaid
200+TechCrunch / 5h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed Tuesday the Model S Plaid, the newest variant to the company’s flagship sedan that boasts some eye-popping performance and range claims, including the ability to travel at least 520 miles on a single charge. The Model S with this more powerful “Plaid” powertrain won’t be available until late 2021. Tesla, however, has already opened up orders for the vehicle that start
Area 120 Tables is Google’s take on the database renaissance
Google 120 Work Tables
SlashGear / 5h
There has recently been an undercurrent of new tools in the productivity and office space that are practically souped-up and prettified versions of the classic database management systems many love or love to hate or both. From Airtable to Monday.com to Notion, these new apps and services do more than give databases a fresh coat of paint, offering functionality that … Continue reading
Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years)
Musk Tesla Battery Day
200+NYT > Technology / 5h
Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy.
OnePlus 8T 120Hz screen confirmed, pricing leaked
OnePlus 8 120Hz October 14
23SlashGear / 6h
Being the contrarian that it is, OnePlus has always resorted to less traditional and less rigid marketing methods to promote its products or events. That includes pretty much confirming some of the features and details of a new smartphone ahead of its release. It’s still sticking to that strategy, confirming one of the OnePlus 8T’s special features. But if an … Continue reading
YouTube taps AI to automatically age-restrict videos that aren’t safe for kids
22SlashGear / 6h
YouTube has faced heavy criticism over what some believe is an inadequate level of protection for young users. Though the company has already taken a number of steps to shield young eyes from inappropriate videos, including launching a special app for kids, it plans to take things a step farther by using its artificial intelligence technology to automatically age-restrict videos … Continue readin
Android TV Android 11 update to bring speed, gamepad improvements
26SlashGear / 6h
Even compared to Android Auto, Android’s TV incarnation hasn’t exactly been getting much attention, especially from Google itself. The past months, however, have been particularly interesting, especially with rumors around Google’s first Android TV dongle. As if heralding the arrival of that “Sabrina” device, Google has now announced the Android 11 update for Android TV, promising to bring a hand
USAF’s new eSeries classification is for digitally designed aircraft
20SlashGear / 6h
The United States Air Force has introduced a new classification for hardware that it says refers to its ‘digital future.’ Called the ‘eSeries,’ this classification refers to aircraft that is digitally engineered and virtually tested well before the first physical prototype is created, a ‘paradigm shift’ that is particularly important during the pandemic. The classification will apply to the very
American, United say flights to small cities are at risk unless Congress extends payroll program
47The Points Guy / 6h
Small cities like Dubuque, Iowa, and New Haven, Connecticut, could be without air service — maybe for good — in eight days if the U.S. Congress does not extend airline payroll assistance. American Airlines will suspend flights to both cities that it serves exclusively on Oct. 7 after requirements under the federal government’s coronavirus aid package , or CARES Act, expire. And that may just be t
Tesla claims it can drive battery costs down even lower with new material science innovations
Musk Tesla Battery Day
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Amid a packed afternoon of announcements from Tesla around innovations the company is pursuing to slash the cost of electric vehicle production and energy storage through better battery design, the company said it’s made new advancements in material science for anodes and cathodes — key components of the lithium-ion batteries that are the heart of all of its products. Tesla took an all-of-the-abo
Where Was the Battery at Tesla’s Battery Day?
Musk Tesla Battery Day
100+Wired / 6h
Musk made some big promises at Tesla’s highly anticipated Battery Day. But a prototype never made an appearance, and it was unclear what Tesla had actually achieved.
Elon Musk announces first Tesla-made battery to get to $25,000 EV
Musk Tesla Battery Day
500+Mashable / 6h
Tesla's Battery Day finally happened Tuesday, drive-in movie theater style, with attendees sitting in parked Tesla cars. They were in the Fremont car factory lot facing a stage to hear about the next advancement in battery technology powering Elon Musk's electric vehicles. Drive-through Battery Day. Image: Tesla / screengrab After the company's annual shareholder meeting wrapped up, Battery Day k
Marvel reveals horror-themed comic book cover variants for Halloween
21SlashGear / 7h
Marvel Comics has introduced several horror-themed variant covers for some of its classic horror-genre comic books. In its announcement, Marvel said that it will be releasing these variant covers for a total of eight classic horror comic books, including ones set in the Spider-Man, Captain America, and X-Men universes. The artwork comes from a number of artists, including Russell Dauterman, … Con
Tesla plans to build a cathode plant and get into the lithium mining business
Musk Tesla Battery Day
200+TechCrunch / 7h
A little more than a year ago, during Tesla’s 2019 shareholder’s meeting, CEO Elon Musk said the company “might get into the business of mining minerals used in electric vehicle batteries.” Today, during Tesla’s so-called Battery Day event, Musk confirmed that the company is taking the first official step by securing the rights to a 10,000-acre lithium clay deposit in Nevada. The lithium mine is
Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ with 1,100HP goes up for preorder
Musk Tesla Model Plaid
22SlashGear / 7h
As part of Tesla’s Battery Day, Elon Musk officially showed off the rumored ‘Plaid’ Model S, a version of the sedan that packs insane performance and that will hit the market next year. During the Battery Day presentation, viewers were given a look at the ‘Plaid’ version of the vehicle in a video clip, with Musk stating that the Model … Continue reading
The Zumio X sex toy is okay at best, underwhelming at worst
36Mashable / 7h
Zumio X $98 View Product The Good For experienced sex toy users who want to try something new • Can provide nipple stimulation • Travel lock The Bad Can be too intense • or not intense enough • Steep learning curve The Bottom Line The Zumio X can be a toy to add to a stocked collection, but it didn't wow us. ⚡ Mashable Score 2.0 😎 Cool Factor 3.0 📘Learning Curve 2.0 💪Performance 2.0 💵Bang for
Elon Musk Promises $25,000 Tesla by 2023
1KFuturism / 7h
Model C? During the company’s much-hyped Battery Day event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that his company is planning to put a $25,000 electric car into production within the next three years — a strikingly low price for a consumer electric vehicle. Such a vehicle still doesn’t have a name — if it ends up being marketed as an entirely new vehicle at all — but rumors suggest it could end up being
[Roundup] A Sophie’s Choice For New York LaGuardia
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...
Elon Musk teases $25,000 Tesla
Musk Tesla Battery Day
34SlashGear / 7h
Tesla aims to build its most affordable electric car yet within the next three years, with Elon Musk suggesting a $25,000 EV would be possible. The promise came during the Tesla Battery Day 2020 event, an opportunity for Musk & Co. to set the scene for where battery technology is today, and where the automaker believes it will be in … Continue reading
Lakers vs Nuggets live stream: how to watch game 3 NBA playoffs from anywhere
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Can underdogs Denver end LeBron and co's domination in the Conference Finals? Get a Nuggets vs LA Lakers live stream and watch game 3 of the NBA playoffs no matter where you are.
Tesla lays out 'Battery Day' plans that lead to a $25,000 electric car
Musk Tesla Battery Day
400+Engadget / 7h
The Tesla Battery Day presentation is under way, and CEO Elon Musk has shown off a number of changes the company is making that he says can halve the cost per kWh of building electric vehicle battery cells. Just before showing off the $140,000~ Model S Plaid and its 200MPH+ top speed , Musk said these changes could be enough to help Tesla make the compelling $25,000 electric car within three year
Video game loot boxes: another form of gambling?
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes.
Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.
Tesla says its battery innovations will deliver its goal of a $25,000 mass market electric car
Musk Tesla Battery Day
300+TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla held its Battery Day event on Tuesday to discuss a variety of innovations it has developed and is pursuing in battery technology for its vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and SVP of Powertrain and Energy Engineering Drew Baglino detailed a new anode and cathode technology the company is working on, as well as materials science, in-house mining operations and manufacturing improvements it’s deve
TransferWise reports accelerating revenue growth to 70% in its March, 2020 fiscal year
200+TechCrunch / 8h
TransferWise , a European fintech unicorn, announced the financial results of its fiscal year ending March, 2020. The company posted strong growth, continued profit and new customer records. TransferWise was most recently valued at $5 billion during a secondary sale worth $319 million in July of this year. On the results front, we can compare the company’s March 2020 year to its March 2019 year,
Caura, an app to take the hassle out of car ownership, launches from Echo co-founder Sai Lakshmi
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Caura , a new U.K. startup that aims to take the hassle out of car ownership, is breaking cover today. Founded by Sai Lakshmi, who previously co-founded Echo, the medication management service acquired by LloydsPharmacy owner McKesson , Caura is an iOS app designed to manage all of the vehicle-related admin that car owners endure. Drivers are on-boarded to Caura by entering their vehicle registra
1,000-Year-Old Precursor to Stainless Steel Found in Iran, Surprising Archaeologists
500+Gizmodo / 8h
Chromium steel, commonly referred to as stainless steel, is thought to be a recent manufacturing innovation, but new evidence suggests ancient Persians stumbled upon an early version of this alloy some 1,000 years ago, in what is a surprise to archaeologists. Read more...
Tesla introduces its tabless battery design on the road to 10 terawatt hours of production
Musk Tesla Battery Day
200+TechCrunch / 8h
For Tesla to reach the ambitious goal of 10 to 20 terawatt hours of battery production per year that the company has set, it will need to advance the battery and its production. Today, during Tesla’s self-described Battery Day event, the company laid out a series of innovations that its CEO Elon Musk said will get it there. And it all starts with a new construction of the battery itself. As part
Future Teslas will have batteries that double as structure, making them extra stiff while improving efficiency, safety and cost
Musk Tesla Battery Day
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla has fundamentally redesigned the way that its battery packs integrate into their vehicles, turning them into structural elements of the car, rather than just fuel sources on their own. At Tesla’s Battery Day event on Tuesday, Elon Musk compared this to how commercial aircraft used to load fuel into tanks that were contained within the wings, but that were essentially bolted onto internal st
Starving Artists and Design Students Can Afford This Cheap but Accurate Real-Life Color Picker
78Gizmodo / 8h
Check the camera roll on any designer’s smartphone and you’ll find hundreds of random images they snapped for inspiration or because they simply liked a color. But it’s not the best tool for the job. A dedicated color detector is far more accurate , and with Datacolor’s new ColorReader EZ , it’s no longer an obscenely… Read more...
Microsoft Teams will soon let you schedule a 'virtual commute'
HireVue Microsoft Teams
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Scheduling a virtual commute in Teams can help you have a productive start in the morning and disconnect at night.
CDC warns COVID-19 pandemic could result in a deadly Halloween
CDC Halloween Colbert
SlashGear / 8h
October is nearly upon us and it’ll naturally bring with it a variety of spooky events and festivities. While the theme of death that permeates Halloween is in good fun, this year may actually be deadly for those who decide to participate in social events, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. The pandemic is still underway and … Continue reading
Aesthetic iOS 14 home screens that'll inspire you to customize your iPhone
Apple Ios 14 iPhone
73Mashable / 8h
Apple is finally allowing iPhone users to customize their home screens, thanks to the iOS 14 update . Using iOS 14, iPhone users can place widgets on their home screens, which allow for quicker access to the calendar, music players, clocks, and more. iPhone users can also set certain photos as a home screen widget. Combined with customizable app icons, using the Shortcuts app, people are coming u
Arlo's Essential XL Spotlight camera can go a full year on a single battery charge
93Engadget / 8h
Arlo is adding two new models to its affordable Essential series of security cameras, the Essential XL Spotlight Camera and Essential Camera . The highlight of the former is a battery that can power the device for 12 months on a single charge. It also features an integrated spotlight, two-way audio, motion detection and a built-in siren. The camera captures footage at 1080p with a 130-degree fiel
Bose's Sleepbuds II are for catching some Z's, not playing your music
Bose Sleepbuds Night
61Mashable / 8h
If you've been having trouble sleeping, Bose has a $250 solution for you. A year after being discontinued for battery problems, Bose is bringing back its wireless Sleepbuds. These earbuds aren't meant to compete with Apple's AirPods or anything like that, though. As the name suggests, you'll wear these to bed with the goal of making you more comfortable and relaxed than you would be without them.
Chitin could be used to build tools and habitats on Mars, study finds
500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Scientists mixed chitin—an organic polymer found in abundance in arthropods, as well as fish scales—with a mineral that mimics the properties of Martian soil to create a viable new material for building tools and shelters on Mars. (credit: Javier G. Fernandez ) Space aficionados who dream of one day colonizing Mars must grapple with the stark reality of the planet's limited natural reso
Daily Crunch: Microsoft launches Azure Communication Services
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Microsoft takes on Twilio, Google launches a work-tracking tool and Mirakl raises $300 million. This is your Daily Crunch for September 22, 2020. The big story: Microsoft launches Azure Communication Services Microsoft announced today that it’s ready to compete with Twilio by launching a set of features that allow developers to add voice and video calling, chat, text messages and old-school telep
BMW unveils 2021 M3 and M4 packing up to 503 horsepower
2021 BMW M3 M4 Competition
40SlashGear / 9h
BMW has pulled the wraps off the new generation of M3 and M4 performance cars for 2021. The core M3 and M4 models feature 473 horsepower while the Competition versions offer 503 horsepower. Pricing starts at $69,900 for the M3 and $71,800 for the M4, plus $995 destination fee. Starting next summer Competition models will be available with M xDrive. … Continue reading
Porsche boosts battery capacity by 27 percent for 2021 Panamera hybrid
37Ars Technica / 9h
Porschephiles will see the subtly different bumper on this Panamera sedan and identify it as a 2021 model, fresh from a midlife facelift. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] It takes a lot of time and money to design and then produce a new vehicle, so the longer the car stays on sale, the more time there is to recoup that investment. Eight years is about the lifespan of a new model, which unfortunately is
Microsoft Lands Exclusive License for OpenAI's Astonishing GPT-3 Model
Microsoft OpenAI GPT-3
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Microsoft is having a hell of a week. On Monday, the company announced a $7.5 billion deal to acquire Zenimax and all of its big video game properties. In one move, the Xbox platform’s future suddenly looked a lot brighter. Today, Microsoft announced another deal that could also have a huge long-term impact in the… Read more...
Social networks are doing a voter registration blitz this week
Facebook Let Images
100+TechCrunch / 9h
With the most uncertain election in modern American history fast approaching, social networks are doing a final big push to get their users registered to vote. The efforts align with National Voter Registration Day , which punctuates ongoing efforts from companies like Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat to get people to the polls, whether IRL or through mail-in voting. Snapchat, which says it has hel
2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid First Drive – Electric Hero
28SlashGear / 9h
Not all hybrids are created equal, something the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid makes abundantly clear. While this mid-cycle refresh of the second generation Panamera adds electric range and makes it easier to whir along in zero-emission harmony, the lure of 552 horsepower suggests Porsche isn’t exactly expecting hypermiling to be high on the agenda for owners. Think of this … Continue reading
Papa raises $18 million to expand its business connecting older adults with virtual and in-person companions
Papa Comcast Ventures
100+TechCrunch / 9h
The Miami-based startup Papa has raised an additional $18 million as it looks to expand its business connecting elderly Americans and families with physical and virtual companions, which the company calls “pals.” The company’s services are already available in 17 states and Papa is going to expand to another four states in the next few months, according to chief executive Andrew Parker. Parker la
Amazon's Error Dogs, Ranked
500+Gizmodo / 9h
The video game world spent a significant portion of the morning trying to score an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. More often than not, folks were met with error screens telling them their efforts were in vain. Read more...
YouTube's AI can automatically age-restrict inappropriate videos
YouTube PTSD Age Videos
100+Engadget / 9h
YouTube already uses machine learning to flag inappropriate content for its Trust and Safety team to review, but moving forward, the company plans to expand the use of the technology. Starting later this year , YouTube will use machine learning to add age restrictions to inappropriate videos automatically. As part of the same initiative, YouTube plans to make it more difficult for children to ski
How to watch the America's Got Talent season 15 Live Finals online from anywhere
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Tune into this two-part conclusion to see who’s crowned the winner of AGT 2020 and receives the $1 million prize. Here's how to watch the America’s Got Talent season 15 finale online.
New tool makes it easy to see which websites are in bed with Facebook
Facebook US One European
100+Mashable / 9h
The internet is a labyrinthian place, and Facebook is hiding around almost every corner. A new tool, dubbed Blacklight , helps you spot the behemoth lying in wait. Developed and released by the Markup , Blacklight reveals what trackers are running in the background of websites without — and here's the key— you having to visit those websites first. One such tracker, the Facebook Pixel , is particu
How to safely get out the vote during a pandemic
36Mashable / 9h
With fewer than 45 days to go until the presidential election on Nov. 3, it's more important than ever that people are ready to vote. While get out the vote efforts have been going strong throughout 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recent death launched fresh calls for every eligible American to cast their ballot in November. Politicians like Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and
Fortnite’s Battle Bus is moving over to Rocket League for Llama-Rama
Fortnite Rocket League
SlashGear / 9h
One of the most iconic video game vehicles at the moment — the big blue Battle Bus in Fortnite — is about to arrive in another hit video game: Rocket League. The swap was announced by Epic Games this week ahead of a planned crossover event between the two games, one that will celebrate Rocket League‘s official transition to a … Continue reading
“LokiBot,” the malware that steals your most sensitive data, is on the rise
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Christiaan Colen / Flickr ) Federal and state officials are seeing a big uptick in infections coming from LokiBot, an open source DIY malware package for Windows that’s openly sold or traded for free in underground forums. It steals passwords and cryptocurrency wallets, and it can also download and install new malware. In an alert published on Tuesday , the Department of Homeland
Marriott’s CEO Endorses ‘Hygiene Theater’ And Normalizes Chinese ‘Extraordinary’ Government Power
21View from the Wing / 10h
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson endorsed ‘hygiene theater’ explicitly speaking at Skift‘s Global Forum. He knows that some Covid efforts aren’t effective but sees them as important signaling tools anyway. Sorenson has previously been an enthusiastic supporter of a strong central Chinese government and its response to Covid-19. At Skift he again talks about their success in handling the virus and simpl
Amazon's location-tracking mesh network system Sidewalk will launch this year
S. Labs Amazon Sidewalk
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Amazon has revealed that existing Echo and Tile devices will work with Sidewalk when it launches.
Should You 'Pay Yourself Back' With Chase Points?
40Lifehacker / 10h
Over the past seven months, travel rewards credit cardholders have had to make some tough decisions. With fewer opportunities to travel, you may have considered canceling your rewards credit card , particularly if there’s a high annual fee. You may have also thought about the best ways to redeem your points and miles . Read more...
YESTERDAY
Gillmor Gang: Watch Party
100+TechCrunch / 10h
This Gillmor Gang episode is as much about what we didn’t talk about as what we did. In the run up to the recording session, we somehow suspected we’d talk about Apple’s virtual event on Tuesday. Then, 15 minutes after we finished, RBG lost her battle to keep the Supreme Court from tipping even further to the right. With barely 7 weeks to the election, things changed. Apple’s event focused on two
CMU’s MoonRanger robot rover will be the first to search for water ice on the moon in 2022
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Carnegie Mellon University and spin-off space startup Astrobotic are developing a robotic rover to look for water on the moon, and the little bot just passed the crucial preliminary design review phase, putting it one step closer to its inaugural mission planned for 2022. MoonRanger is aiming to be the first robotic detective to investigate whether buried ice is present in sufficient quantities t
What to Do When You're Bored of Your Home Workout
YouTube PTSD Age Videos
58Lifehacker / 10h
It’s been over six months since gyms first closed, and if you never returned, you’re probably pretty sick of pushups and chipper YouTube workout instructors by now. Maybe you already fell off the wagon and are wondering how you can motivate yourself to climb back on. Read more...
All The Big Games Coming Out In Fall 2020
200+Lifehacker / 10h
It’s fall and not just any fall. It’s election year fall. It’s two brand-new video game consoles fall. It’s tentatively stepping outside to see if everything is okay fall. We’d probably be better off staying inside baking pies and playing video games. Fortunately, there are plenty of games on the way. Read more...
New iPhone 5G launch “days away” says leaked internal video
25SlashGear / 10h
A video was leaked this week featuring BT and EE CEO Marc Allera and Apple’s own Eddy Cue. Per the video, “we are just days away from Apple’s next major launch, a 5G iPhone, which will be a huge boost for 5G.” This is the sort of video that’d be shared among carrier officials and affiliates, not meant for public … Continue reading
NASA Is Heading to the Far Side of the Moon to Study the Ancient Universe
1KFuturism / 10h
Ancient History NASA and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) are launching a spacecraft to the far side of the Moon so that they can look back into the very first days of the universe. In particular, the spacecraft DAPPER will hunt for radio signals given off during the “dark ages” of the universe, or the era 380,000 years after the Big Bang when there were no stars or galaxies to lig
A New Director Has Boarded the Cassian Andor Star Wars Show
100+Gizmodo / 10h
As things move ahead with Disney+’s The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Cassian Andor’s show just got a significant update. Read more...
PlayStation or Xbox? Picking the right next-gen console and model for you.
Xbox Bethesda Microsoft
46Mashable / 10h
The new consoles are almost here and the key word is choices . You have lots of them. Microsoft and Sony are each releasing two consoles, for starters. And in Microsoft's case at least, there are some outside-the-norm options for buying them. Then there are the tie-in subscriptions which, if you can afford them, add lots of value to your hardware. Video game consoles are supposed to be easy. Buy
HostPapa continues US expansion with Canvas Host acquisition
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
HostPapa has acquired the US-based web hosting company Canvas Host for an undisclosed sum.
Study finds older adults are mentally and physically younger than ever
SlashGear / 10h
A newly published study from the University of Jyväskylä has found that present-day older adults are mentally and physically younger than those of similar age who lived just 30 years ago. The researchers focused on adults ages 75 to 80 and compared data on their cognitive and physical performance with the same data on adults in the same age group … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day 2020 may finally have a new date
SlashGear / 11h
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed or outright cancelled a lot of events over the summer, with one of the most notable delays being that of Amazon’s Prime Day. Prime Day usually happens summer with a lot of fanfare behind it, but this year, Amazon opted to delay the event, noting that it still had plans to host Prime Day at some … Continue reading
The 10 Best Deals of September 22, 2020
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A Handful of New Emoji, Ranked
30Gizmodo / 11h
Everyone loves good emoji, am I right, folks? Read more...
The 10 Best Deals of September 22, 2020
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Arctic sea ice hits 2nd smallest summer extent on record
Arctic Sea Ice Record
100+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: NASA ) One sign of the transition from summer to fall in the Northern Hemisphere is the annual minimum point in Arctic sea ice extent. Last year tied 2016 and 2007 for second place behind 2012’s record-low coverage. But after another warm year on a warming planet, 2020 hit a lower mark and claimed the No.2 spot free and clear. Sea ice is floating, frozen seawater, and so its melt
Pinterest breaks daily download record due to user interest in iOS 14 design ideas
14 Pinterest Daily
100+TechCrunch / 11h
The excitement around the ability to customize your iPhone home screen following the release of iOS 14 has been paying off for Pinterest. According to new third-party estimates, Pinterest’s app has seen record global daily downloads and a swift climb up the App Store’s Top Charts as users sought out iPhone design inspiration — like photos to use for custom icons or wallpapers to match their new w
Russia Wants to Be the First to Shoot a Movie In Space
200+Futurism / 11h
Space Movie Tom Cruise is officially in an international race to become the first movie star to shoot footage in space. According to a statement by Russian space agency Roscosmos, Russia wants to become the first country in the world to make a movie in space. Yellow, Black and White studio, one of the largest production studios in Russia, is behind the efforts, according to the news. “The plot wi
NASA and the US Space Force Are Officially Teaming Up
NASA US Space Force
500+Futurism / 11h
Teaming Up NASA and the U.S. Space Force just formally teamed up on a number of objectives ranging from human spaceflight to planetary defense. A five-page Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two agencies draws on the longstanding collaboration between NASA and the Pentagon, C4ISRNET reports , and reaffirms that the space agency and newly-launched military branch will continue to work toget
Think You Don’t Have Room for a Printer? Think Again: The Best Compact Printers Are Here
60Gizmodo / 11h
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Understand The Fundamentals of AI Through This Deep Learning and Data Analysis Training
Futurism / 11h
Artificial intelligence and deep learning are drawing patterns out of the seeming noise in big data, and it’s changing our world in broad and subtle ways: Finding practical uses for holograms , developing new tools for first responders , and even writing our creepy campfire stories for us. AI and deep learning are becoming an indispensable skill for IT professionals, academics, and anyone who han
The Sensibo SKY Smart AC Controller Makes Any Air Conditioner Smart
Futurism / 11h
Every air conditioner figures out how cold to make a home the same way: It takes the temperature with a thermostat, and if it’s higher than what you’ve set as a temperature threshold, it turns on. Yet the thermostat can only measure the temperature either outside or in that exact room. A wide range of factors, including airflow in your home, sun exposure in different rooms, how many people are ho
Walmart drone delivery trial brings COVID-19 tests to the home
Walmart Amazon Covid
100+Mashable / 11h
The Walmart drones just keep coming. Over the past few weeks, Walmart has announced drone delivery trials for health and wellness products, as well as groceries with Flytrex and Zipline . Now, the company has started delivering COVID-19 self-collection kits by drone, too. Starting Tuesday, customers in the North Las Vegas area will be able to order and receive kits dropped off by DroneUp-powered
SXSW will host an online festival in 2021
100+Engadget / 11h
As part of its 2021 plans, SXSW will host an online festival that will attempt to replicate the best features of its annual conference in Austin, Texas. SXSW Online will run from March 16th to March 20th, 2021. SXSW's organizers say the event will allow attendees to check out film and music screenings, as well as take part in sessions, networking opportunities and exhibitions. “The challenge of b
I Lost My Mind Customizing My iPhone Home Screen for the Aesthetic in iOS 14
14 iPhone Home Screen
400+Gizmodo / 11h
I don’t care how cute the photos look. I don’t care how easy Instagram and TikTok tutorials make it seem. For the love of God, please, please, please practice self-care and do not customize your iOS 14 home screens for the aesthetic. Read more...
Delta further extends SkyMiles benefits, permanently removes award travel fees and more
200+The Points Guy / 11h
On April 5, Delta was the first of the Big 3 U.S. carriers to announce sweeping status extensions for its Medallion members . Later that day, United matched . The following week American did too . Well, Delta’s leading the industry again. This time , the carrier is further extending the validity of loyalty benefits, permanently adjusting the award fee structure, making SkyMiles more flexible and
All the New and Returning Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Other Genre Shows Coming to Your TV This Fall
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Thank goodness for TV, our go-to entertainment resource when new movies are mostly unavailable , and leaving the house at all feels like a generally bad idea. While some 2020 shows have been postponed due to production delays , the fall slate of sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre shows is still pretty darn jam-packed. Read more...
Will a Halloween Mask Protect You From COVID?
CDC Halloween Colbert
98Lifehacker / 11h
New CDC guidelines are out with recommendations for fall and winter holiday celebrations—including Halloween. Many of the recommendations will sound familiar: Indoor gatherings are generally more risky than outdoor gatherings. The longer the duration and bigger the group of people, the higher the risk. Traveling is… Read more...
Walmart Is Delivering COVID Tests Via Drone
200+Futurism / 11h
Loot Drop During its latest drone delivery trial, retail giant Walmart has started delivering at-home COVID-19 tests. The company started making deliveries of test kits in Las Vegas today. A second trial in Cheektowaga, New York will start in early October. Customers will have to live at most one mile from a designated Walmart Supercenter in either location to have their testing kits delivered by
Pentagon Got $1 Billion to Fight Coronavirus, Bought Drones, Jet Parts, and Body Armor Instead: Report
4KGizmodo / 11h
The Pentagon has spent the $1 billion it received through the CARES Act on personal protective equipment, medical gear, and other emergency response supplies to support the nation’s teetering healthcare system. Read more...
Rumors point to a date for Amazon Prime Day — and it's soon!
62Mashable / 11h
Following months of uncertainty, Amazon Prime Day has a date for 2020. After a slew of other publications went live with stories on Sept. 22, we feel pretty confident saying that Prime Day 2020 will be on Tuesday, Oct. 13 , as reported by CNET , The Verge , and a slew of others. Last year the shopping event ran for a full 48 hours, so we wouldn't be surprised if that happened this year too. CNET
Here's how to pre-order an extra Xbox Series X controller
Microsoft Shock Blue Xbox
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Xbox Series X controller pre-orders are now live.
Explore the global markets of micromobility at TC Sessions: Mobility
100+TechCrunch / 11h
While electric scooters first launched at scale in the U.S., they quickly made their way overseas. Now, there’s a bustling electric scooter market in Europe, China, Latin America and one that’s growing in parts of Africa. At TC Sessions: Mobility 2020 on October 6 & 7 , we’ll explore the journey of electric scooters and bikes from the U.S. to a number of countries across Europe, all the way to Rw
Apple Watch Series 6 teardown unveils missing Force Touch, bigger battery
iFixit Apple Watch 6
52Ars Technica / 11h
Opening up the Apple Watch Series 6 reveals a slightly larger battery. [credit: iFixit ] The Apple Watch Series 6 isn't a radical leap forward from its predecessor. It adds a few new features, like blood-oxygen monitoring, but at its heart, it's the same Apple Watch people have been buying and wearing for a bit now. That said, repairability advocates (and repair-tool vendors) iFixit did a teardow
Facebook Threatens to Pull Out of Europe Entirely
3KFuturism / 11h
Big in Europe Following a landmark European court ruling, Facebook is warning that it may pull out of the continent entirely, The Guardian reports . In a July ruling , European regulators found that the social media company didn’t do enough to protect users from surveillance by US intelligence agencies. According to the ruling, social media companies like Facebook would need to stop sending data
The Nvidia RTX 3080 eBay Debacle Exposed a Scalper Bot Civil War
Nvidia RTX 3080 Law
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Last week, RTX 3080 scalpers pissed off a lot of Nvidia GPU fans by buying up all the graphics cards and attempting to resell them for hundreds of dollars more than the actual MSRP. Unfortunately, this is a common scalper tactic: Buy up as many items of a single product as possible, create a false scarcity, and sell… Read more...
Let Out One Last Fus Ro Dah for the Bethesda Game Franchises You Can Still Play on PS4—For Now
Microsoft Bethesda
Gizmodo / 12h
Sony has been killing it with exclusives this console generation, and today—undoubtedly in an attempt to compete—Microsoft announced that they’ve acquired Bethesda Softworks’ parent company, Zenimax . That means PlayStation owners might not get to play successors to games like Skyrim and Fallout on their platform of… Read more...
Microsoft expands App Assure to bring better compatibility to Snapdragon PCs
Microsoft App Assure
79Engadget / 12h
Qualcomm and Microsoft are teaming up to encourage more developers to make their apps compatible with Windows on Snapdragon . The companies announced a new App Assure program that will help software makers address the compatibility issues that have plagued ARM-based PCs. Microsoft first launched App Assure in 2018 to help developers transition Windows 7 apps to Windows 10 before Microsoft ended s
Walmart is using drones to deliver COVID-19 tests in parts of the US
Walmart Covid 19 QD
24SlashGear / 12h
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery tests with the announcement of a pilot project involving Quest Diagnostics. The company, which is best known for allowing consumers to order their own blood tests, will work with Walmart to deliver at-home COVID-19 tests to consumers, enabling them to test themselves in the safety of their own homes. The catch? This isn’t a … Continue reading
Delta Issues Several New Benefit Extensions, Changes Award Redeposit Rules
23View from the Wing / 12h
Delta is out with changes to its SkyMiles program that are positives for members. They're building on elimination of domestic change fees by exempting award changes and redeposits as well, excluding Basic Economy fares, and extending airline club memberships and credit card companion tickets and travel credits. Continue reading ...
This new tool shows you real-time COVID-19 requirements for international and domestic travel
The Points Guy / 12h
The year is winding down, and the end of the coronavirus pandemic can’t come a day too soon. Unfortunately, that day likely won’t come with the new year; experts believe that COVID-19 may be here to stay for some time longer. For months, travelers have had to rely either on their own research, on travel experts such as TPG or a combination of both to stay abreast of constantly changing coronaviru
What to expect from Google’s 2020 Hardware event
Google Pixel 5 P5 4A
48Ars Technica / 12h
Google's big yearly hardware event is scheduled for September 30, and as usual, we're expecting a big pile of products to be announced. Google has a hard time keeping anything under wraps before the event, so we're doing a roundup of all the leaks so far. We're expecting four products: the Pixel 5 (and Pixel 4a 5G), the "Nest Audio" smart speaker, a new Chromecast with a remote and Android TV, an
Content Moderator Exposed to Child Assault and Animal Torture Sues YouTube
YouTube PTSD Age Videos
36Gizmodo / 12h
Long since report after report indicated that emotional trauma is an occupational hazard of content moderation, YouTube is still hurling low-wage workers into a daily emotional onslaught, allegedly with limited mental health safeguards. In a class action suit filed yesterday, a former moderator claims that a… Read more...
The Indie Team Behind Beast Heart! Strikers Tells Us About Bringing the Tokusatsu Spirit to Comics
84Gizmodo / 12h
Tokusatsu is, by its very nature, a practical medium. It’s people in Spandex and rubbery monster suits, it’s special effects, it’s models of cities being blown the hell up by Kaiju. But despite being a genre ripe with superheroic figures—from Super Sentai teams , to Kamen Riders , to Ultraman —it’s never really been a… Read more...
How to Watch Tesla's 'Battery Day' Today
Musk Tesla Battery Day
44Lifehacker / 12h
It’s Tesla day! Whether you think Elon Musk is a technological savior or the next Lex Luthor, there’s bound to be some interesting news at today’s much-anticipated “Battery Day” from Tesla. And you can start streaming this event around 1:30 p.m. PT today, but you’ll probably be safe tuning in a bit later. Read more...
Think You Don’t Have Room for a Printer? Think Again: The Best Compact Printers Are Here
60Lifehacker / 12h
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Amazon Prime Day 2020 dates leak: deals slated to start October 13
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Amazon Prime Day 2020 date may have just been outed by the company's own schedule. Here's what we know.
WellSaid Labs research takes synthetic speech from seconds-long clips to hours
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Millions of homes have voice-enabled devices, but when was the last time you heard a piece of synthesized speech longer than a handful of seconds? WellSaid Labs has pushed the field ahead with a voice engine that can easily and quickly generate hours of voice content that sounds just as good or better than the snippets we hear every day from Siri and Alexa. The company has been working since its
SkyMiles Eliminates Domestic Award Change Fees, Extends More Perks
40One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta SkyMiles has made some positive announcements today. SkyMiles eliminates domestic award change fees A few weeks ago we saw five major US airlines eliminate change fees on domestic tickets (at a minimum), including Alaska Airlines , American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , Hawaiian Airlines , and United Airlines . Some airlines included award tickets for the waived change fee policies, while ot
Earth Appears to Be Capturing a Tiny New Moon
19KFuturism / 12h
Cuffing Season There’s a mysterious object in space heading our way — and while it poses no threat to the Earth, it will probably get trapped in our orbit and become a new minimoon. If it does, then the object — dubbed 2020 SO by researchers — would become just the third confirmed minimoon to spend time in Earth’s orbit, ScienceAlert reports . Like the other two, 2020 SO is officially classified
China Just Made A Major Carbon Neutrality Promise
60Gizmodo / 12h
As a way to avoid making commitments to address climate change, U.S. leaders will often make the bad faith argument that their actions aren’t as important as those of the world’s top carbon emitter, China. Well, America, I hate to break it to you, but China just massively upped its climate commitments. Your move. Read more...
2021 Kia Sorento sees 3-row SUV aim big
SlashGear / 12h
There’s a new Kia SUV in town, with the 2021 Sorento promising a new turbo engine option, a more flexible interior, and more capability should you find yourself off-road. One of the automaker’s top-sellers, the Sorento sticks with its three-row seating for up to seven, but gets extra power and economy along the way. There’ll be five trims, spanning LX, … Continue reading
Google Takeout makes it easier to save and store your favorite photos
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google has added a new feature to Takeout that allows users to export individual photo albums to third-party services.
Tesla Battery Day live stream: how to watch it and what time it starts
Musk Tesla Battery Day
35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Beginning at 1:30 PDT on September 22nd, the event could reveal Tesla's new in-house battery prototype
Microsoft Surface Hub 2S 85″ released in massive hybrid workspace expansion
Microsoft Surface 2S
21SlashGear / 12h
Today Microsoft revealed the Surface Hub 2S, the latest in a line of massive touch displays running Windows 10. This device is 85-inches diagonally – bigger than any computer you’ve ever used before. It’s gigantic – and it’s only the most recent iteration of this computer that Microsoft’s made for the Windows workspace. Here in 2020, it’s more imperative than … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day will reportedly start on October 13th
500+Engadget / 12h
After it was delayed earlier in the year, Prime Day 2020 will kick off partway through next month, according to The Verge . The website says it obtained an internal Amazon email that states the two-day shopping event will start on October 13th. The company will reportedly share its plans on September 27th. When asked about the email, a spokesperson for Amazon told The Verge , “Stay tuned for more
Hell Yes, It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Friends: The time has come. It’s the first day of fall, and you can partially fill the coronavirus-vaccine-shaped hole in your heart by getting a flu shot. Read more...
Take 37% off a streaming service full of hidden gems
40Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a one-year subscription to FlixFling's streaming service for $59.99, a 37% savings as of Sept. 22. If you're seeking a streaming service beyond the standard Netflix and Hulu, FlixFling offers a lot of bang for your buck. It has 5,000 movies total spanning numerous genres, with a focus on "classic movies and hard-to-find gems." ( Here's a small sample .) Plus, everything is always ad-fr
We’re updating The TechCrunch List soon. Founders, send in your recommendations of the most helpful lead VCs
93TechCrunch / 12h
Earlier this year , we launched The TechCrunch List , a carefully curated group of VCs who lead rounds recommended by thousands of founders for their acumen and friendliness, grouped by market focus, stage and geography. Since the launch of the List, we’ve seen great engagement: tens of thousands of founders have each come back multiple times to use the List to scout out their next fundraising mo
Tech must radically rethink how it treats independent contractors
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Adam Jackson Contributor Adam Jackson is the CEO of Braintrust , the first user-controlled talent network that connects organizations with world-class tech talent. He also co-founded telemedicine company Doctor On Demand and blockchain-focused digital asset management company Cambrian Asset Management. Despite a surging stock market and many major tech players having record quarters, we’re still
Here’s everything Nokia announced today
HMD Nokia 2.4 3.4 Two
26SlashGear / 12h
It’s a big day for the folks over at HMD Global. Not only is the company launching the Nokia 8.3 5G, but that new phone will be joined by two entry-level budget options: the Nokia 3.4 and the Nokia 2.4. On top of that, HMD Global also announced a number of new accessories for these phones, including the arrival of … Continue reading
