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Papaya Global raises $40M for a payroll and HR platform aimed at global workforces
500+TechCrunch / 2h
Workforces are getting more global, and people who work day in, day out for organizations don’t always sit day in, day out in a single office, in a single country, to get a job done. Today, one of the startups building HR to help companies provision services for and manage those global workers better is announcing a funding round to capitalise on a surge in business that it has seen in the last y
iPhone 12 looks more likely than ever to come without headphones
Apple EarPods iPhone 12
80TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A code tweak in iOS 14 suggests that Apple is about to jettison free headphones from the new iPhone box.
Protect your online identity with this high-speed VPN
36Mashable / 24min
SAVE $81: A two-year subscription to ProtonVPN is on sale for $6.63 per month as of Sept. 30, saving you 33% on list price. By now you probably know that you need a VPN for security, but can you trust these services with your data? A no-logging policy is an absolute necessity for a VPN . ProtonVPN has one of the strictest no-logging policies, thanks to Swiss privacy laws. As a Swiss VPN provider,
Ford makes the 2021 Mustang Mach-E a little cheaper
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Engadget / 15min
Ford is hoping to take the edge off some of the sticker shock when you buy a new Mustang Mach-E . Autoblog is reporting on a leaked memo, published on the Mach-E Forum , that purports to have been sent to Ford dealerships in the US. The instructions from HQ say that the electric crossover’s price needs to drop from between $1,000 and $3,000, depending on the model. The entry-level Select and Firs
Holiday 2020: 12 Awesome Advent Calendars to Grab Before They're Gone
How-To Geek / 21min
Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye, so now’s the time to start shopping! This is especially true if you want to get an advent calendar for your kids—they’re sure to sell out fast. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Learn how to build a video game by recreating 'The Legend of Zelda'
36Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Create your own game with the Build The Legend of Zelda Clone in Unity3D and Blender course for $35, an 82% savings as of Sept. 30. If you're curious to know what makes Zelda a hit among gamers, you may want to consider finding out how it was created in the first place The Build The Legend of Zelda Clone in Unity3D and Blender course will show what makes a game like Zelda tick, and give yo
Save 20% on a sixth-gen iPad, a great tool for working remotely
36Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Browse the internet on a 6th Gen 9.7" Apple iPad (WiFi only) for $310, a 22% savings as of Sept. 30. Thinking about getting an iPad? If you're cool with using it on WiFi only, here's a great option: a brand new 32GB sixth-generation iPad on sale for over 20% off. This device is from early 2018 and is powered by a quad-core 2.3 GHz Apple A10 chip, so you can surf the web and use your favori
Sleep under the stars every night with a galaxy projector on sale
24Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Change up your bedroom vibe with a star galaxy night light projector for $69.99, a 69% savings as of Sept. 30. There's nothing quite like looking up at the sky on a clear, starry night. But unless you're a true outdoorsman, you probably don't want to sleep under it. Luckily, for us non-outdoorsy folks, there's a way to bottle up the night sky and bring it inside: the Star Galaxy Night Ligh
This little monocular telescope fits in your bag — and it's on sale
36Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Get a clearer view with a high definition monocular telescope for $47, a 14% savings as of Sept. 30. Telescopes are not known for their portability, to say the least This device from Mesay , however, is a monocular telescope, which is basically a set of binoculars made for one eye instead of two. It'll still bring faraway objects into focus, just not the ones in space. The telescope delive
Google Pixel 5 launch live blog: follow along with the 'Launch Night In' event
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Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, a new Chromecast and a new smart speaker later today.
Google Meet extends free calls until 2021
Google Meet Free March
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Gmail account holders can enjoy free Google Meet calls until 2021.
New WhatsApp update frees up valuable space on your phone – here's how to try it
WhatsApp Storage Usage
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WhatsApp's new options for managing shared media files are now entering beta testing.
Vivo V20 series India launch confirmed
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
The Vivo V20 Series, consisting of three different phones V20, V20 SE and V20 Pro 5G, is expected to launch on October 12
October closes $300 million in new funds for its SME lending marketplace
100+TechCrunch / 34min
French fintech startup October has raised some fresh capital to invest in small and medium companies on its lending platform. Overall, the company has gathered $300 million (€258 million) from various partners that will be deployed over the next few years. This is not a traditional startup funding round as today’s new investment is specifically designed to finance new loans on its platform. Octob
Baidu’s smart voice unit to raise independent round on $2.9B valuation
89TechCrunch / 1h
Baidu, China’s dominant search service and a leader in artificial intelligence research, is further diversifying into the smart voice space as its smart living group is poised to raise an independent round on a 20 billion yuan ($2.94 billion) post-money valuation. The fundraising move signals a potential spinoff of the smart living group down the road. The unit is best known for its voice assista
The FCC's new anti-robocall rules prevent surprise charges for consumers
51Engadget / 1h
Back in March, the FCC ordered all carriers and phone companies to adopt the STIR/SHAKEN protocol by June 30th, 2021 as an effort to combat robocalls. Now, the commission has announced new rules to clarify carriers’ obligations regarding the technology’s implementation. One of those new rules, for instance, protects consumers from surprise charges. To be precise, it prohibits voice service provid
Train station tech helps passengers to socially distance
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Real-time monitoring of commuters' movements helps staff to respond to congestion hot spots.
Lenovo’s new laptop has a unique way of storing your earbuds
Lenovo X1 Fold Intel
76Mashable / 1h
In the age of near-constant video calls (so many!), being on the move and forgetting your headphones can be a pretty big nuisance. Lenovo has a pretty elegant solution (via TechRadar ), which we haven't seen on a laptop before. The company's new ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 i has integrated Bluetooth wireless earbuds. When I say integrated I mean it: The earbuds are literally stored within the laptop. Even
Game On: Why Grant Hinds Gives The Galaxy Note20 A High Score
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Recently, the Galaxy Note20 series was launched to great acclaim worldwide. The Galaxy Note20 series is a productivity powerhouse that works like a computer and lets you game like a pro.
Lava to launch five smartphones in India in November
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Lava, a smartphone market from India, is said to launch five new smartphones in November. Here’s what we know so far.
Salesforce creates for profit platform to help governments distribute COVID vaccine when it’s ready
84TechCrunch / 2h
For more than 20 years , Salesforce has been selling cloud business software, but it has also used the same platform to build ways to track other elements besides sales, marketing and service information including Work.com, the platform it created earlier this year to help companies develop and organize a safe way to begin returning to work during the pandemic. Today, the company announced it was
TravelPerk launches an open API platform to extend its work trip SaaS
96TechCrunch / 2h
Business travel SaaS startup, TravelPerk , has launched an open API-based platform — letting its customers and partners build custom integration and apps. The initial APIs covers HR and expense management use-cases but more are set to be added as usage and demand grows. “Applications we’ve seen being built on the platform already include HR functionality (think BambooHR), expense management syste
12GB RAM variant of OnePlus 8T spotted on Geekbench
Pete Lau OnePlus Pro 11 8
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A benchmark listing of OnePlus 8T suggests that the phone may come in a couple of memory variants and may not be too different from the OnePlus 8.
The joke is on consumers as Liquid Death raises $23 million more
Liquid Death Raises
200+TechCrunch / 3h
In what began as a kind of funny, savvy marketing stunt that has since gained traction, a nearly three-year-old, Santa Monica-based startup that sells water from the Austrian Alps under the brand Liquid Death , has raised $23 million in Series B funding. Backers in the round include an unnamed family office; Convivialité Ventures, which is Pernod Ricard Group’s venture arm; the musician known as
Google Meet's 60-minute limit on free calls won't kick in until 2021
Google Meet Free March
75Engadget / 3h
Google expanded Meet’s availability earlier this year to give more people access to the video chat service in the midst of coronavirus-related lockdowns. The tech giant didn’t just make it available to everyone with a Gmail account, though, it also made its premium features accessible at no cost until September 30th. One of those premium features is the ability to make unlimited calls, without wh
American Express and Amazon launch credit cards for small businesses
Amazon AE Cards UK
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New credit cards will allow small business owners to get extended payment terms or rewards points.
LG set to launch rollable TV in Oct
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LG Electronics is expected to release the first rollable TV in October, as the company tries to expand its presence in the high-end TV market.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.
Broadband 'so bad I work from my friend's shed'
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Customers of a service for rural areas say they have been unable to join video meetings.
E-scooter startup Neuron Mobility adds $12M to its Series A for expansion in Australia and New Zealand
Neuron Australia NZ
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Neuron Mobility , a Singapore-based e-scooter rental startup, announced today that it has added $12 million to its Series A. Led by Square Peg, an Australian venture capital firm and GSR Ventures, this increases the round’s new total to $30.5 million. The company, which operates in Australia and New Zealand in addition to Southeast Asian markets, first announced its Series A in December 2019. Sin
Yet another cheque for Reliance Retail: This time from General Atlantic for Rs 3675 cr
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Reliance Retail is on a fundraising spree and has secured around $1.8 billion in the past few weeks from KKR & Co and Silver Lake Partners. Now general Atlantic has chipped in with $ 498.2 million.
Twitter Voice Tweets on iOS gets wider rollout, transcriptions coming
SlashGear / 5h
A few months ago, Twitter rolled out a somewhat whimsical new feature that allowed users to attach voice messages to Tweets just like they would videos. It was meant to give a more human touch to Tweets for those moments when even emojis just aren’t enough to convey the sender’s feelings. Ironically, it also alienated a large group of Twitter’s … Continue reading
What's on TV: 'Super Mario,' 'Star Wars: Squadrons' and 'Walking Dead'
76Engadget / 5h
After the debates, there are some entertaining things to put on your TV this week. In case you missed it, we’re adding another new service to the mix with AMC+, which launches Thursday and will feature new episodes of The Walking Dead and its newest spin-off, World Beyond, ahead of their usual Sunday night airing. AMC+ is available to Comcast Xfinity, DISH and Sling TV subscribers, and beyond the
How to find the best Prime Day deals in the UK
Amazon Prime Day 2020
48Mashable / 5h
Prime Day kicks off on Oct. 13 this year, and then we've got Black Friday and Christmas shopping to tackle. The last few months of the year are going to be hectic, but there's also going to be plenty of opportunities to save big. We know that these major shopping events can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to make things go smoothly. Firstly, you need to be prepared. You should m
iOS 14.2 code change confirms iPhone 12 to ship without EarPods
22SlashGear / 5h
While the iPhones have changed significantly over the years, there at least three things that have remained constant. They have shipped in a white box, shipped with a white power adapter, and shipped with white EarPods. This year, however, only one of that will remain and Apple has been rumored to be removing all but the iPhone itself and Lightning … Continue reading
This half-price streaming service will send you to sleep
36Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A two-year subscription to Restflix is on sale for £38.88 as of Sept. 30, saving you 50% on list price. Raise your hand if you've been binge-watching all the things lately. Now raise your hand if you've stayed up all night, telling yourself, "just one more episode." Is your hand still up? Then we've got an alternative to your typical Netflix and Hulu binge-watching sessions that will help
This early Prime Day deal is fun for the whole family
36Mashable / 5h
SAVE 96%: A three-month subscription to an Amazon Kids+ Family Plan is on sale for £0.99, saving you 96% on list price. Amazon's Prime Day event is set to take place on Oct. 13 this year, and will last for 48 hours. Except, it will actually last much longer, because some early Prime Day deals have already dropped. Amazon has kick-started this busy shopping season with deals on its services, inclu
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Telstra now selling NBN250 and NBN1000 speeds as Superfast and Ultrafast 'add-ons'
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Telstra's two new add-ons allow NBN100 customers to upgrade to NBN250 or NBN1000 plans from AU$30 monthly.
Learn to play the piano like a pro with this online class
44Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Learn to Play the Piano & Music Composition Bundle is on sale for £27.18 as of Sept. 30, saving you 95% on list price. With the unexpected downtime that comes with self-isolation, each of us has been given a rare opportunity to learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. You could choose to learn TikTok dances, or you could finally use your time wisely and take on something you've always
Google Fitbit acquisition could soon be cleared in the EU
Google Fitbit EU Apple
SlashGear / 5h
News about business acquisitions often makes it sound like things are over once the ink has dried. Reality is, however, far more complicated, especially when a company from one continent is acquiring a company from another continent with different laws and concerns. That is the situation that Google has found itself in when it announced it would acquiring Fitbit last … Continue reading
This Lenovo laptop has a controversial feature no other notebook offers
Lenovo ThinkPad Fold
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Wireless earbuds, stored within a laptop, are simply unheard of.
Firefox for Android to finally get a few more extensions
SlashGear / 6h
Mozilla was unsurprisingly very proud of its new Firefox on Android experience, which it dubbed “Daylight” but the backlash it received may have revealed a disconnect between the browser maker and its community. While the new browser in itself can really be considered an upgrade, the orphaned users of the most popular and most used Firefox add-ons see it as … Continue reading
Moto E7 Plus to go on sale today: price, specs, and availability
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Affordable Moto E7 Plus will go on sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart.
T-Mobile Motorola Razr 5G is arriving this week
Motorola Razr October 2
SlashGear / 6h
Verizon might soon be flaunting the novel but quirky LG Wing but T-Mobile will be offering something just as unique but probably more practical as well. Announced earlier this month, the Motorola Razr 5G is pretty much what the first Motorola Razr should have been but it will still be launching with the original’s price tag. If you’re already balking … Continue reading
The angry Australian animal Australians are actually scared of
Australian Flybuys
100+Mashable / 6h
Australia has a reputation for terrifying, deadly animals, from brown snakes to redback spiders to buff red kangaroos that can disembowel you with their feet. Fortunately, most of these hell creatures will won't start anything if you just leave them alone. Unfortunately, magpies do not extend the same courtesy . Also known as "spring" in the U.S., swooping season is in full swing in Australia, ad
OnePlus 8T Pro is a no-go, new Nord, OnePlus World teased
OnePlus Nord 8 Pro
SlashGear / 7h
The OnePlus 8T is shaping up to be a rather interesting phone, mostly because it seems to straddle the thin line between “regular” and “Pro” flagships. Clues, some from OnePlus itself, seem to indicate that the OnePlus 8T by itself will already be very premium and that there might not be a OnePlus 8T Pro because of that. Turns out … Continue reading
Apple outage caused iCloud, App Store, Music and TV+ problems
200+Engadget / 7h
If you’re getting error messages instead of media across your Apple devices and services then you’re not alone. The company’s status page notes an outage that’s affecting many of its connected services that bring music, video and pictures to you. Apple TV+, Apple Music, Photos and more are either running slowly or not at all for many people. Some are unaffected, but Apple confirmed the issue and
You Can Now Buy Samsung's Killer New Ultra Short Throw Projector
30How-To Geek / 8h
Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors are a great way to get a huge display into a small room. All you do is place a UST projector inches from the wall and call it a day. But they’re an expensive new tech, as evidence by Samsung’s Premiere Projector. It comes in two models, the LSP7T for $3,499.99 and the LSP9T $6,499.99. And you can buy them right now. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Google Stadia Comes to iOS, Sort Of, Via a Third-Party Browser
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple doesn’t want game streaming services on the App Store. But if you can stream via the web instead of a dedicated app, it’s okay—at least that’s what Amazon is banking on with its new Luna streaming service. A Stadia fan has decided that’s good enough to try and bring Google’s service to the iPhone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Which Facebook pages are engaging people the most about Tuesday’s presidential debate? Here are the top 10.
UAE reveals Moon rover plan weeks after successful Mars launch
21SlashGear / 8h
Weeks after its successful Mars launch earlier this summer, the United Arab Emirates has announced plans to launch its own lunar rover. Assuming everything goes as planned, the UAE will join the US, China, and the former USSR in successfully putting a lander on the Moon. The announcement comes amid renewed interest in our Moon and NASA’s ambitious plan to … Continue reading
Amazon wants a copy of your 'palm signature.' You should pass.
Amazon One Palm Two
200+Mashable / 9h
Amazon is coming for your hands. Not content to put a flying surveillance drone inside customers' homes, the surveillance behemoth on Tuesday announced a plan to scan and store the "unique palm signature" of an untold number of Americans. Dubbed Amazon One , the company hopes the network of scanners will one day serve as an all-purpose form of identification. You should absolutely not participate
Last Day For New Bask Savings Account Offer
25View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines has added partners that make their frequent flyer program more relevant to people in some of the largest cities in the country this year. American Airlines AAdvantage® miles with your savings account is an even better deal with low interest rates. And there's the opportunity to earn an extra 25,000 referring friends for new accounts - that gets them a better offer than is public
Wyze Headphones with hybrid ANC boast high-end features at budget price
26SlashGear / 9h
Wyze, the company best known for its inexpensive smart security cameras, has quickly expanded its product portfolio to become something more of an IoT company rather than one focused on home security. The latest product revealed by the company is its new Wyze Headphones, a model that promises high-end audio quality without a high-end price tag. Wyze made a name … Continue reading
Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers
Seattle Uber Lyft Drivers
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
The city became the second in the nation to create a compensation standard for ride-hailing drivers, after New York.
Brush The Plaque Away With a Fairywill Sonic Electric Toothbrush, 15% Off
20Gizmodo / 9h
Fairywill Sonic Electric Toothbrush | $26 | Amazon Read more...
Facebook names VP of product growth Alex Schultz as new CMO
Biden Facebook Trump
200+TechCrunch / 9h
To fill its empty CMO position, Facebook just promoted to the C-suite a longtime Facebook executive focused on product growth. Former VP of product growth and analytics Alex Schultz, who has been with the company since 2007, announced the move Tuesday in a Facebook post . Schultz will fill the position left open by Antonio Lucio, who joined the company from HP in 2018 and announced his departure
'Pokémon Go' will roll back some of its COVID-19-related changes
100+Engadget / 9h
As the coronavirus pandemic spread in the spring and summer, Pokémon Go rolled out a series of changes that made it easier for players to keep participating. Now Niantic Labs has announced that while some of the temporary bonuses it added will remain active, several of them will go away as of October 1st. In April the game added a feature where your buddy Pokémon would gather gifts from nearby Po
The Apple Watch Is Having Its Very Own Quibi Moment
Masimo Apple 6 Delaying
46Gizmodo / 9h
Earlier this year, medical device maker Masimo filed a complaint against Apple alleging that the tech giant had stolen information and trade secrets for sensor technologies that have become features of its Apple Watches. Now, Masimo is claiming that Apple’s attempts to stay the case are merely thinly veiled attempts… Read more...
Swarm prices out its orbital IoT network’s hardware and services
84TechCrunch / 10h
Swarm’s new network of satellites is intended to provide low-bandwidth, low-power connectivity to “Internet of Things” devices all over the world, and the company just announced how much its technology will actually cost. A $119 board will be sold to be integrated with new products, so while your home security camera won’t get it, it might be invaluable for a smart beehive deep in an orchard or a
Study finds direct link between natural sweetener and gut inflammation
100+SlashGear / 10h
If you suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease, there’s a good chance that eating a modern Western diet is making it considerably worse. The latest study on this topic comes from Stony Brook University, which found that eating fructose may cause intestinal inflammation to worsen. Fructose, of course, is commonly used as a sweetening agent, particularly in … Continue reading
Trailer: Disney’s Marvel’s 616 docu-series explores lesser-known Marvel stories
76Ars Technica / 10h
The Marvel's 616 trailer Disney+ has a broad variety of content at this point—family shows, animated films, The Mandalorian , and so on. But there's a distinct, Disney-specific formula that has emerged for the streaming network's original series: documentaries talking up the cultural importance of Disney's own brands and the creative contributions of the filmmakers, artists, and so on behind thos
Bellesa Boutique's Top Sellers Are 15% off for the Rest of the Month
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Bellesa Boutique's Top Sellers Are 15% off for the Rest of the Month
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Atari VCS backers should get their consoles 'very soon'
100+Engadget / 11h
More than two years and multiple delays after its original announcement , the Atari VCS is finally making its way to people who helped crowdfund the console. In an update over on Medium , Atari says it's putting the "finishing touches" on the first batch of production VCS units. The company is in the process of sending the consoles to the US, where they'll be then shipped out to Indiegogo backers
Palantir’s reference price values it at roughly $16 billion
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Palantir is preparing for its public debut tomorrow morning on the NYSE (after 17 years), and now we are getting some data on how the company’s shares are being valued by investors. The NYSE announced that the company, which will be traded under the ticker PLTR, will have a reference price of $7.25 per share. Palantir is pursuing a direct listing, and so a reference price is merely a guide from t
Google follows Apple's lead with new, stricter Play Store payment rules
12 Google Play App
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Google will give developers one year to use its billing system and the company will make it easier to use other app stores in Android 12.
2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible has a new soft-top roof
SlashGear / 11h
The 2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible is arriving with a new fabric roof. Replacing the cumbersome folding hardtop of the outgoing 4 Series Convertible, the new soft-top roof is 40-percent lighter and folds in 18 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. Sure, a folding hardtop ensures better protection against harsh weather elements, but BMW insists its new soft top … Continue reading
American joins United and Hawaiian in offering preflight COVID testing
44The Points Guy / 11h
Preflight COVID testing seems like it could be on its way to becoming a baseline amenity offered by all major airlines. As states and countries continue to reopen, many have implemented a mandatory 14-day quarantine for arriving passengers. However, if you present a recent negative COVID test, some territories will let you skip the mandatory isolation. And until there’s a vaccine or therapeutic a
Daily Crunch: Amazon lets you pay with your palm
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon unveils a new biometric ID technology, the Biden campaign takes aim at Facebook and iRobot’s co-founder joins a robotic gardening startup. This is your Daily Crunch for September 29, 2020. The big story: Amazon lets you pay with your palm The company announced a new biometric device for Amazon Go stores. Called Amazon One, the first time you use it, you insert your credit card and scan you
Lavatories Can Be Hard For New Flyers To Understand [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
Skullcandy just launched an ultra-cheap pair of true wireless earbuds
SlashGear / 11h
If you love the idea of AirPods and other true wireless earbuds but you’re not interested in paying a premium to lose the cable, Skullcandy has a new model that’ll likely catch your eye. Called the Jib True, the new model targets budget buyers with its $30 price tag, making them one of the cheapest true wireless models to come … Continue reading
Sonos Smacks Google With Yet Another Lawsuit Over Its Speaker Tech
Sonos Sues Google Five
Gizmodo / 11h
Thanks to an accidental leak from Walmart, we’re pretty sure a new Google Nest speaker is on the docket for tomorrow’s Launch Night In event. You know who’s not too happy about that? Sonos. Read more...
Spin workers just ratified their first union contract
100+TechCrunch / 11h
A group of 40 workers at Ford-owned Spin just successfully ratified their first union contract. This comes after this group of shift leads, maintenance specialists, operations specialists, community ambassadors and scooter deployers and collectors joined Teamsters Local 665 toward the end of last year. “This new contract gives us job security and immediate money up front, with guaranteed increase
Amazon launches a virtual tours and experience platform, Amazon Explore
Amazon Prime Day 2020
100TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon today is launching a new service called Amazon Explore that allows customers to book live, virtual experiences led by local experts. The experiences may be focused on creativity, learning DIY skills, taking virtual tours of far-off places or cultural landmarks or, in some cases, shopping local boutiques from around the world. For example, you could book a virtual wine tasting experience in
Batman Gets an RPG and Hasbro Revives HeroQuest in the Latest Gaming News
50Gizmodo / 11h
Welcome back to Gaming Shelf , io9's column all about board games and tabletop roleplaying games . This time around, we’ve got a solo mission for Fallout: Wasteland Warfare , a new roleplaying game for Batman , and a survival game starring The Thing . Check it out! Read more...
How Internet-connected voter check-in devices can create election chaos
52Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / A polling-place worker holds an "I'm a Georgia Voter" sticker during the primary election on June 9, 2020 in Atlanta. (credit: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images ) A federal judge in Georgia has ordered election officials to print paper backups of voter data so that voting can proceed even if the digital system for checking in voters fails. This is a win for plaintiffs who have argued that f
The high-end Samsung Premiere projector costs more than an 8K TV
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We knew the world’s first HDR10+ projector wouldn’t be cheap, but it costs a lot more than we thought it would.
Leaked Amazon data shows automated warehouses have higher injury rates
Amazon Prime Day 2020
200+Engadget / 12h
Since 2014, Amazon has touted the efficiency and safety benefits of its new automated fulfillment centers where robots assist human workers in processing packages. But it turns out automation may be doing far more harm to the company's employees than Amazon has led the public and lawmakers to believe. In a new report , the Center for Investigative Reporting's Reveal publication found that between
Use Nonverbal Cues to Make Your Point When Wearing a Face Mask
36Lifehacker / 12h
Even though we’re now several months into wearing face masks in public , some aspects continue to be a challenge. Beyond the facts that they’re uncomfortable and have become politically divisive, face masks have also made it a lot harder to communicate. Read more...
Ford drops the price of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to stay ‘fully competitive’
Ford Mustang Mach-E
400+TechCrunch / 12h
Ford has slashed the price of its upcoming all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by as much as $3,000 as the automaker seeks to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded and unsettled sector of the automotive market. The price reductions, which were shared with dealerships and then posted Tuesday on the Mach-E Club owners’ forum , will be provided to everyone, including customers who already re
American Airlines Will Roll Out Covid Testing For Hawaii and Caribbean
41View from the Wing / 12h
Following announcements by United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, offering airport testing for passengers on flights to Hawaii, American Airlines today announced they, too, will offer airport testing for Dallas Fort Worth – Honolulu and Maui, and also for Miami – Jamaica. They ‘expect’ to launch testing for Bahamas flights next month, and then expand the program for flights across the Caribbean.
Scientists Create Enzyme That Devours Plastic at Incredible Speed
1KFuturism / 12h
Super Enzyme As plastic waste increasingly coats the planet , a growing number of scientists are exploring new ways to break it down to its core molecules so it’s less damaging to the environment. Now, CNN reports , a team of scientists led by University of Portsmouth biologist John McGeehan say they’ve engineered an enzyme — that means a molecule that kickstarts chemical reactions — that can bre
Yale Smart Delivery Box and Smart Cabinet Lock secure your stuff
SlashGear / 12h
Yale today announced that its Smart Delivery Box and Smart Cabinet Lock are both available to purchase in the US. Both products are fairly self-explanatory, as the Smart Delivery Box gives users a safe space to store delivered packages until they can be retrieved, while the Smart Cabinet Lock can be used to prevent access cabinets or drawers containing valuables … Continue reading
This game-changing AMD storage freebie just got even better
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AMD’s take on Apple’s Fusion getting some new fans.
Studying clay-pot residues could help scientists recreate ancient recipes
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Enlarge / Seven La Chamba unglazed ceramic pots were used in a yearlong cooking experiment analyzing the chemical residues of the meals prepared. (credit: Melanie Miller ) Archaeologists are fascinated by many different aspects of cultures in the distant past, but determining what ancient people cooked and ate can be particularly challenging. A team of researchers spent an entire year analyzing t
United Airlines could return to New York’s JFK airport in 2021
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United Airlines may finally be returning to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport , righting what its CEO Scott Kirby has called a strategic mistake by the carrier. The Chicago-based carrier hopes to return to New York JFK sometime in 2021 — maybe even early in the year — CNBC reported citing officials familiar with the matter on Tuesday. TPG independently confirmed United’s intention to
Lockheed Martin Is Getting Sued for Creating an 'Environmental Nightmare' in Florida
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On Monday, lawyers filed two suits against Lockheed Martin. They allege that the weapons manufacturer spawned an “environmental nightmare” by exposing people to toxic chemicals in Orlando. Just in case you needed another reason to fight the military industrial complex. Read more...
When to Separate Your Side Hustle From Your Personal Taxes
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We live in the age of the gig economy, as nearly half of Americans earn extra cash through side gigs, according to a 2019 Bankrate survey . But when should you consider your side hustle a proper business and pay taxes separately from your individual tax return? Read more...
The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in October
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Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic—the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month , most streamers do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your decision making. Read more...
