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Microsoft outage leaves users unable to access Office, Outlook, Teams
3KTechCrunch / 6h
Microsoft said it’s investigating an authentication outage with Office 365, preventing users from accessing some of the company’s most widely used services, including Office.com, Outlook.com, and Teams. The company’s status dashboard said the issue started at 2:25pm PT, and has impacted mostly consumer users across the globe for the last few hours. Some government users may also be impacted, the
Best TV 2020: 10 big-screen TVs worth buying in Australia this year
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Can't decide which TV to buy? Our guide to the best TVs in 2020 can help point you in the right direction.
'Sticky Widgets' Brings Sticky Notes to Your iPhone or iPad Home Screen for Free
37How-To Geek / 5h
When Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14, the company included a long-standing request: widgets. Now it’s a game of seeing how far you can take the widgets to customize your home screen. The latest idea might also be one of the most useful—sticky notes for your home screen! Or Sticky Widgets, to be precise. Best of all, it’s free. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Realme to unveil multiple AIoT products on October 7 in India
Realme India October
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Realme is hosting an event on October 7 in India. The company is expected to launch a bunch of new products on the stage including the new 55-inch SLED TV.
'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'
300+BBC News - Technology / 43min
The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
500+BBC News - Technology / 49min
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
BTS' "Dynamite" performance with The Roots is the best remix yet
79Mashable / 1h
Global supergroup BTS kicked off an entire week of Tonight Show appearances today, performing their English-language bop "Dynamite" with host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots. There's been no shortage of official "Dynamite" remixes, from the Tropical remix to the EDM remix to the Acoustic remix . Even so, the addition of The Roots' beatboxing makes this one of the best "Dynamite" mixes yet. SEE ALSO: B
Hyundai's new studio hopes to develop a 'transformer-class' vehicle
92Engadget / 1h
At CES 2019 Hyundai showed off something straight out of a sci-fi movie: the Elevate Ultimate Mobility Vehicle . With each wheel attached to an extendable “leg” attached to each wheel, the concept could crawl over obstacles or pick up disabled passengers by lifting itself over steps to reach their front door. Now Hyundai has established New Horizons Studio , a division focused on making these UMV
Russian surveillance tech startup NtechLab nets $13M from sovereign wealth funds
84TechCrunch / 1h
NtechLab , a startup that helps analyze footage captured by Moscow’s 100,000 surveillance cameras , just closed an investment of more than 1RUB billion ($13 million) to further global expansion. The five-year-old company sells software that recognizes faces, silhouettes and actions on videos. It’s able to do so on a vast scale in real time, allowing clients to react promptly to situations It’s a
Exotec raises $90 million for its warehouse robots
Exotec Raises $90M US
100+TechCrunch / 1h
French startup Exotec has raised a $90 million Series C round led by 83North, with existing investors Iris Capital and Breega also participating. Other existing investors include 360 Capital. The company has been working on semi-automated warehouses for e-commerce clients. The system is based on tiny robots called Skypods. They roam the floor and go up and down racks to pick up standardized bins
Google Meet rolls out noise cancellation to iOS, Android
Google Meet September 30
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Google Meet can now intelligently filter out background noise on Android and iOS. It is also adding attendance reports for schools and educators.
Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2020 in the UK
Amazon Prime Day 2020
32Mashable / 1h
Attention all shoppers, because Amazon has announced the dates for this year's Prime Day . The shopping event was delayed back in July, with Amazon scaling back on its promotional events when the coronavirus pandemic hit. We've all had to be very patient, but we finally have the big news. Yep, that's right. It's time to shop. When is Amazon Prime Day in 2020? Prime Day 2020 will take place on Oct
Become a certified CompTIA professional for under £40
36Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Master CompTIA Training Bundle is on sale for £38.84 as of Sept. 29, saving you 95% on list price. IT professionals are a lot more than just computer nerds. They basically enable employees to communicate, collaborate, and automate routine tasks. And more importantly, they provide teams with the functionality they need to actually perform their jobs. In other words, they're like the bac
Barclays and Wyndham announce fresh lineup of Wyndham Rewards cards
The Points Guy / 2h
Barclays and Wyndham have announced a line-up three all-new Wyndham Rewards co-branded cards. Applications are open immediately for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card and Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card. The cards come with a new earning structure and new ancillary benefits like Wyndham elite status , anniversary points and a discount on the number of points re
Save £10 on Prime Day by supporting small businesses
Amazon Prime Day 2020
36Mashable / 2h
SAVE £10: Spend £10 with small businesses on Amazon to save £10 on Prime Day . Amazon's Prime Day starts on Oct. 13 this year, which is just around the corner. That means that it's time to start hunting for the best deals. Nothing official has dropped yet, but Amazon has already launched a few Prime Day promotions to get everyone in the mood. Until Oct. 12, Amazon will offer a £10 credit to use o
Apple phone-makers in India commit to $900 million investment
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Indian government’s much-touted scheme to boost local electronics manufacturing seems to have started paying dividends.
Poco X3 to go on sale today: price, specs, and availability
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The Poco X3 mid-range phone will go on sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart
Here’s the cheapest 55-inch OLED monitor - it's had a massive price cut
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Dell has slashed the price of this OLED monitor by a quarter.
Google Meet noise filtering now on mobile, 60-minute limit coming
Google Meet September 30
SlashGear / 3h
Video conferencing has grown into a huge market in the span of just a few months and not just in terms of software. In addition to a rise in demand for computers, dedicated video conferencing equipment, webcams, and even cameras that can be used as webcams have also started popping up left and right. Some, however, may still prefer to … Continue reading
Ryuk ransomware causes chaos in giant UHS hospital network
UHS Ransomware US Hospital
SlashGear / 3h
Ransomware might not be new to our ears but, save for some high-profile cases like Garmin’s last July, most of the news revolved around companies or unwitting individuals being hit by the malware. Those, however, have never been the only targets and things take an even worse turn when health care facilities become the victims. Such was the case last … Continue reading
ACCC’s latest NBN report shows it's handling increased Covid demand just fine
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The latest quarterly report from ACCC shows most NBN providers handling the increased demand well.
TCL rolls out new Roku Ready Alto sound bars with Dolby Atmos
100+Engadget / 4h
If you’re looking for budget audio options beyond the Roku Streambar or Vizio’s soundbar lineup , TCL has unveiled several models for this fall that should pair well with its Roku-powered smart TVs . The Alto brand is expanding on last year’s lineup with additional lines that should give you much better sound without adding a ton to the price or requiring buyers to move things around in their liv
Chromecast with Google TV already being sold ahead of announcement
Google Chromecast HD
SlashGear / 4h
If you thought Sony bungled up its PlayStation 5 pre-orders, then you might find yourself face-palming over this Google mess. To be fair, overeager retailers may have been the ones that jumped the gun with the PS5 brouhaha and they may be to blame yet again for pushing the “sell” button too early. It appears that both Home Depot and … Continue reading
Telstra wants you to ditch NBN for its new 5G home broadband service
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The major Aussie telco is entering the 5G fixed-wireless space with an initial invite-only service.
Stadia on iOS made easy with a third-party custom browser
Google Stadia iPhone
SlashGear / 4h
Game streaming is starting to become a big business but Apple doesn’t seem to want any part of it. At least not until those services bend a knee and abide by its sometimes strange laws. That isn’t sitting well with streaming services, naturally, but it also irking some gamers who just want to be able to play their PC or … Continue reading
Now streaming: Best TV shows and movies this week in Australia (Sept 28-Oct 4)
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These are the best new shows and movies on Australian streaming services this week, including the season finale of Raised by Wolves and a new spin-off of The Walking Dead.
Buy a Year of PlayStation Plus for 50% Off and Activate It Whenever You Want
36How-To Geek / 5h
Sony’s PlayStation Plus service adds online play to your PS4 and several free games to the upcoming PS5. And while PlayStation Plus usually costs $60 a year, you can grab a yearlong access code from CDKeys.com for just $30. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
You Can Now Buy Merch from 'Star Wars:' Galaxy's Edge Online
30How-To Geek / 5h
Good news for those wanting to go (or return) to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park at Disneyland: you can now shop for goods normally only for sale at the park online. For a limited time, Disney is putting a curated selection of clothing, lightsaber, and other fun accessories online. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
OnePlus IDEAS 2.0 to crowdsource OxygenOS’ next big features
OnePlus 2.0 OxygenOS
SlashGear / 5h
It may have had some lapses here and there, one thing that OnePlus has been doing right is taking its community’s will to heart. The biggest example of that was the Always-on Display (AOD) implementation which, in spite of misgivings, it conceded to the community’s strong wishes. That feature was born out of its IDEAS crowdsourcing campaign earlier this year … Continue reading
Google Takes an Apple Approach to Android Apps, Will Require 30% Cut of Play Store Revenue
Google Apple Android 12
41Gizmodo / 5h
After some confusion—and after watching Apple take heat over its iOS App Store policies—Google is clarifying how and when it plans to take its cut of paid apps in the Google Play Store. Read more...
Nokia Android 11 update schedule shared and retracted
7.3 Nokia 11 November
SlashGear / 5h
When HMD Global took over the reins of launching Nokia phones, it promised to stand apart from the crowd not only through its pricing but, perhaps more importantly, through its commitment to software updates. In addition to sticking to a stock Android experience, the company promised fast and timely updates as they come. That may have been more or less … Continue reading
10 best podcasts to listen to while running
64Mashable / 6h
I've been a runner all my life. Way back in the day, I would've described myself as pretty good at running. I knocked out sub-five-minute miles and completed a marathon. Nowadays, well, I'm just trying to get a few miles done without gasping for air or getting injured. So, when I was tasked with compiling a list of good podcasts to listen to while running, my whole goal was to recommend shows tha
XtalPi lands massive $319M SoftBank-led round C to continue its high-tech drug discovery
XtalPi Lands Massive
100+TechCrunch / 6h
XtalPi, an American-Chinese biotech firm that focuses on AI-assisted drug discovery, has raised a $319 million round C from a slate of enthusiastic investors led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund. It joins numerous others with 9-figure rounds in what is clearly a valuable and competitive space. XtalPi works with major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer that need to identify promising new drug-like mole
Indonesian fintech startup BukuWarung gets new funding to add financial services for small merchants
BukuWarung Indonesia
200+TechCrunch / 6h
A month after completing Y Combinator’s accelerator program , BukuWarung , an financial tech startup that serves small businesses in Indonesia, announced it has raised new funding from a roster of high-profile investors, including partners of DST Global, Soma Capital and 20VC. The amount of the funding was undisclosed, but a source told TechCrunch that it was between $10 million to $15 million. T
Boston Dynamics' robot dog takes an 'evening stroll' in Canada
100+Engadget / 6h
Last week a lot of people got their first taste of an in-the-wild encounter between organic human life and one of Boston Dynamics’ advanced robots. In Northern Ontario, Canada @bloodtear noticed the Spot robot walking down the street and had an encounter that wouldn’t have been odd if it had been with a real dog instead of a robot copy. everyone yelling telling me he is not cute and will destroy
Mars rover gets reflectors so NASA can shoot lasers at it in the future
NASA Moon Earth Artemis
SlashGear / 6h
NASA is following in the footsteps of its Apollo days, stating that it has fit its Perseverance rover with a special type of reflector designed to be shot with lasers. The space agency did a similar thing involving retroreflectors on the Moon, which NASA describes as ‘essentially small arrays of mirrors.’ The idea was that NASA could shoot the reflectors … Continue reading
Gillmor Gang: Over 2 U
100+TechCrunch / 7h
The pandemic shook up our (and virtually every other) video news production process as Zoom became the focus of our daily lives; slowly but surely we’ve altered the production process to reflect Zoom’s easy onboarding and semi-casual approach to virtualized meetings and conversations. We now use a series of interweaved services to broadcast the live Zoom recording session over ReStream, which in
iOS 14 problems: here's how to fix the most common iPhone glitches
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iOS 14 introduced a ton of new features, and a bunch of gnarly bugs, too – here's all the problems we've seen, along with any fixes.
Roku Chases the Best Free Streaming Service With Mobile Support
44Gizmodo / 7h
Roku has announced the launch of a dedicated mobile app for The Roku Channel, the company’s longtime hub for free and streamable content that’ll be familiar to folks with Roku devices. But rather than limit the app to Roku users alone, The Roku Channel will be available to even users without physical Roku devices.… Read more...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 release date may get pushed to late 2021, analyst predicts
Samsung Galaxy Tab
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The new expected launch date would come a year after the Z Flip 5G release date. And a new Z Fold phone could appear in the interim.
Roku’s free TV and movies channel finally gets a standalone mobile app
The Roku Channel Today
SlashGear / 7h
Roku made a number of announcements this morning, including one about its ‘The Roku Channel’ app. This service first launched as a free ad-supported streaming channel for its Roku players, later expanding to include web access on desktop and mobile. Under this latest announcement, Roku revealed that it is now easier to watch these free TV shows and movies on … Continue reading
Slice Your Heart Out: The Best Paring Knives, According To Reviewers
52Gizmodo / 7h
Top Product: Victorinox Paring Knife (3 1/4") | $9 | Amazon Read more...
Slice Your Heart Out: The Best Paring Knives, According To Reviewers
52Lifehacker / 7h
Top Product: Victorinox Paring Knife (3 1/4") | $9 | Amazon Read more...
Pastebin may have just doomed us all
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Pastebin has added two new features that have raised serious concerns among the cybersecurity community.
The FDA Approved Prescription Opioids Without Critical Safety Data, Study Says
Gizmodo / 7h
The Food and Drug Administration has been lax in how it’s approved prescription opioid treatments dating back to the late 1990s, according to a new study out Monday. The study found that the FDA has routinely approved new opioid drugs or new formulations of existing drugs on the basis of limited evidence from clinical… Read more...
Roku’s big announcements today: A new Ultra player, soundbar, and AirPlay 2 support
Roku Ultra Streambar
45Ars Technica / 7h
The new Roku Ultra. [credit: Roku ] Today was a big day for streaming-box manufacturer Roku: the San Jose-based company announced new products and software features, including another entry into the world of home-theater audio and an update to a popular existing device that adds some of the most requested features. First up, Roku is making several changes to its highest-end streaming box, the Rok
Apple and Epic Games Spar Over Returning Fortnite to the App Store
Apple Epic Fortnite
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The two companies argued in federal court over Apple’s power over apps, as their fight heads to trial next year.
It’s official: Brussels airport set to become next Preclearance airport
38The Points Guy / 8h
Brussels Airport appears to be next in line to join the United States’ “Preclearance” program , the addition of the Belgian capital confirmed by U.S. authorities on Monday. The program , run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), puts U.S.-bound travelers through customs and immigration and security at their foreign airport of departure. Once cleared, flyers are sent to board their flig
Suspected ransomware attack hits one of the largest hospital networks in the US
UHS Ransomware US Hospital
300+Engadget / 8h
One of the US’s largest healthcare providers has been hit by what looks like a highly coordinated ransomware attack (via NBC News ). Over the weekend, hospitals in the US operated by Universal Health Services started to notice problems with their IT systems, with some employees reporting that they could not access their computers. In a statement the company shared on Monday morning, UHS said its
Apple vs. Epic hearing previews a long, hard-fought trial to come
Apple Epic Fortnite
68Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Whoever wins this case will get a llama full of prizes. Federal District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers heard arguments this morning regarding Epic's request for a temporary injunction in its case against Apple. That injunction would force Apple to put Fortnite back on the iOS App Store during the trial, following the game's removal last month over Epic's skirting of Apple's in-app purcha
Sennheiser HD 560S budget reference headphones now up for preorder
SlashGear / 8h
Sennheiser has introduced its new HD 560S, a pair of relatively inexpensive headphones targeted at audiophiles. According to the company, the HD 560S can be used for ‘analytical listening sessions,’ offering what it says is accurate and natural reference sound alongside a ‘barely there’ design. Unlike many reference headphones, these HD 560S are notable for their budget-tier price, making them …
Epic’s Case Against Apple Should Be Put to a Jury, Judge Recommends
Apple Epic Fortnite
49Gizmodo / 8h
The latest episode of the Epic Games vs. Apple saga took place this morning, and it appears we’re still at square one. Read more...
Amazon launches a $4.99-per-month ‘personal shopper’ service for men’s fashion
Amazon Prime Day 2020
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon is introducing a personal shopping service for men’s fashion. The service, now available to Prime members, is an expansion of the existing Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe , a $4.99 per month Stitch Fix rival, originally aimed at women. With Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe, an Amazon stylist selects an assortment of fashion items that match a customer’s style and fit preferences. Thes
“Joker”—the malware that signs you up for pricey services—floods Android markets
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: portal gda / Flickr ) September has been a busy month for malicious Android apps, with dozens of them from a single malware family alone flooding either Google Play or third-party markets, researchers from security companies said. Known as Joker, this family of malicious apps has been attacking Android users since late 2016 and more recently has become one of the most common Andr
The Best Smartwatch You Can Buy Is Also an Underwhelming Upgrade
iPhone Apple Watch 3 7 6
60Gizmodo / 8h
I’ve been wearing the Apple Watch Series 6 every day (and night) for almost two weeks, and it must be said: This is a good smartwatch. In fact, it’s the best smartwatch. Read more...
A Ransomware Attack Has Struck a Major US Hospital Chain
UHS Ransomware US Hospital
500+Wired / 9h
“All computers are completely shut down,” one Universal Health Services employee told WIRED.
Scientists Created an Enzyme Cocktail That Eats Plastic
200+Gizmodo / 9h
A gross fact of life is that we’re all ingesting plastic. Turtles eat plastic. Birds eat plastic. And one study found that humans eat a credit card worth of plastic each week. Now, scientists have engineered enzymes to eat plastic, too—but that may actually be a good thing. Read more...
No Annual Fee Ink Cash 50,000 Point Initial Bonus And 5x Earning In Key Categories
View from the Wing / 9h
I product changed by old Ink Plus card to the no annual fee Ink Cash because I didn't need Ink Plus. Ink Cash still earns 5 points per dollar at office supply stores as well as on phone, internet, and cable tv spend. So I missed out on this. Points from no annual fee Chase cards don't transfer to airline miles, they're worth cash at one cent per point. However you can transfer the points to a Cha
Deal alert: US travelers can visit Mexico’s top tourist destinations from just $144 round trip
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. ¡Viva México! It’s been a long, long year for many of us. With many countries restricting U.S. trave
Photo Shows Cybertruck on Tesla Assembly Line
500+Futurism / 9h
Candids Based on a photo purportedly snapped inside Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, the electric automaker seems to be assembling at least one more prototype model of the upcoming Cybertruck . Details surrounding the image are scarce — it was shared on the subreddit r/teslamotors Sunday by a user who didn’t share any information other than that they didn’t personally take the picture. But
Another look at possible under-ice lakes on Mars: They’re still there
Mars Three Martian
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: ESA ) In recent decades, we've become aware of lots of water on Earth that's deep under ice. In some cases, we've watched this water nervously, as it's deep underneath ice sheets, where it could lubricate the sheets' slide into the sea. But we've also discovered lakes that have been trapped under ice near the poles, possibly for millions of years, raising the prospect that they c
Another three Martian lakes found hiding under Red Planet’s surface
Mars Three Martian
27SlashGear / 9h
Mars may be home to multiple lakes hidden from sight under the planet’s surface, according to a new study. Researchers say they’ve found evidence of three new lakes on the Red Planet, adding them to the one discovered back in 2018. The findings have been published in the journal Nature Astronomy and were made possible using data from the ESA’s … Continue reading
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Nasty Instagram vulnerability could have given hackers the keys to the kingdom
Instagram Sundays 11
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Check Point discovered a critical vulnerability in Instagram's mobile apps that could have been used to perform remote code execution.
Scientists Calculated How Much Matter Is in the Whole Universe
300+Futurism / 9h
Hand Counted A team of physicists says that it’s arrived at the most precise measurement ever of just how much stuff the universe actually has in it. To do so, the University of California astronomers measured the mass of both the luminous matter we can see and touch and the invisible dark matter found in 1,800 galaxy clusters, according to research published Friday in The Astrophysical Journal .
JetBlue service to Baltimore, some California airports now suspended until April
75The Points Guy / 9h
JetBlue Airways has been on a tear adding new routes , including some in unusual places , during the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s not all good news for the country’s sixth-largest airline. The New York-based carrier will not resume flights to Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Burbank (BUR) or Ontario, California (ONT) until at least April 2021, each airport confirmed to TPG. In addition, PaxEx.Aero h
Get a free Extra Crunch membership when you buy TC Sessions: Mobility 2020 tickets
100+TechCrunch / 9h
TC Sessions: Mobility is coming up next week, and we’ve decided to sweeten the deal for what’s included with your event pass. Buy your ticket now and you’ll get a free annual membership to Extra Crunch, our membership program focused on startups, founders and investors with more than 100 exclusive articles published per month. Extra Crunch unlocks access to our weekly investor surveys, private ma
Why Cardio and Strength Training Are Both Important
200+Lifehacker / 9h
I’ve been on both sides of the fence. As a runner, I would go months without lifting a weight or doing any purposeful strength training, because who has the time? And in my more recent life as a lifter, I’d join in the joking about how more than ten reps is cardio, hur hur hur. But here’s the truth: we all need… Read more...
Scientists Discover Organisms That Eat Viruses
500+Futurism / 9h
It’s been a banner year for viruses. One of the nasty little things has shut down large parts of human civilization, knocked the economy senseless, killed more than a million, and sickened countless more. After all that, it’s nice to see something take a bite out of viruses instead of vice versa. To wit, scientists just announced the discovery of two organisms that eats viruses — the first credib
Tattoos found to increase heat stroke risk, but only if they’re big
20SlashGear / 10h
Getting a tattoo may increase your risk of suffering a heat stroke or other heat-related injury, according to a new study, but only if they’re big. The issue is related to the skin’s sweat glands and the damage they suffer when someone gets a tattoo, according to what is called a milestone study on the topic from the American Physiological … Continue reading
PS5 game install sizes revealed – you're going to need a bigger SSD
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Listed storage size totals for Miles Morales and Demon's Souls make us concerned about the PS5's 825GB SSD
Nvidia might fight AMD Big Navi with an RTX 3060 Ti
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A leak has suggested that Nvidia may launch a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at the end of October to combat the AMD Big Navi launch.
A Distant Blue Star Hosts One of the Most Extreme Exoplanets Known to Science
36Gizmodo / 10h
The newly deployed CHEOPS space telescope has completed its first observations of an exoplanet, uncovering some fascinating new details about an ultra-hot Jupiter known as WASP-189b. Read more...
Uninstall More of These Android Apps With 'Joker' Malware
500+Lifehacker / 10h
Cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler recently discovered 17 shady apps containing the “Joker” malware on the Google Play Store. The researchers reported the apps, which are now banned and disabled by Google Play Services, but you might also need to uninstall them from your devices manually. Here’s the full list: Read more...
New Google ChromeOS updates cause 100% CPU usage, could set you on fire
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Devices are running hot, apps aren't working and batteries are draining too quickly after the latest ChromeOS version update.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies reveal date confirmed
Black Ops Zombies CW
20SlashGear / 10h
Ever since the announcement of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Activision and Treyarch have been trickle releasing information about the game. The companies have already told us what to expect from Black Ops Cold War‘s main multiplayer mode and the integration with Warzone, but it won’t be long before we learn about another key pillar of the Call … Continue reading
New data on a volcanic eruption that scattered ash across Maya lands
91Ars Technica / 10h
(credit: Gerardo Aguirre-Díaz) Maya civilization was blossoming into its golden age when a volcano erupted at the southern edge of the Maya region, in what is now El Salvador. Tens of meters of ash and debris buried the densely populated, fertile farming valleys around the Ilopango caldera. Aerosols blasted into the stratosphere by the eruption settled as far away as Greenland and Antarctica. Whi
CHEOPS details a planet right out of the Twilight Zone
SlashGear / 10h
The CHEOPS space telescope delivered details to scientists on the planet called WASP-189b, an extreme planet by most metrics. This planet is approximately 20x closer to its closest star than our Earth is to our Sun. This planet is more than 1.6x as large as Jupiter, which in turn is around 318x as large as Earth. This planet is hot … Continue reading
Chiefs vs Ravens live stream: how to watch NFL week 3 online from anywhere
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Follow our guide to get a Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens live stream and watch all the action online - It's a Clash of the Titans starring Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.
This Futuristic AI-Powered Gym Gives You A Personalized Home Workout
Futurism / 10h
When it comes to getting fit , nothing beats personalized instruction from a certified personal trainer. Not only do personal trainers provide guidance and feedback tailored to your exact needs, but just as importantly, they help you stay motivated and inspired. Unfortunately, right now is not a good time to work out in close proximity to other humans. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up yo
If You’ve Been Neglecting Your Home Audio, It’s Time For High-Tech Sonos Speakers
Futurism / 10h
With movie theaters relatively empty and doctors continuing to recommend social distancing, home entertainment is arguably more important to our day-to-day lives than it’s ever been. And when it comes to home entertainment, home audio is often the most underrated component of the home theater experience. But if you’re not the type who will settle for a subpar audio experience, you need cutting-ed
Hear from Postmates, Refraction AI and FedEx about autonomous delivery at TC Sessions: Mobility 2020
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Small startups and logistics giants alike are working on how to use automated vehicle technology and robotics for delivery. Some have even accelerated their efforts, with mixed results, as the COVID-19 pandemic drove up demand for delivery. But is the world — or the tech — ready for the mainstream? TechCrunch has tapped three experts from FedEx, Refraction AI and Postmates to join our virtual sta
Android 12 will make it easier to install apps from third-party stores
Epic Google Android 12
100+Engadget / 10h
When Google releases Android 12 sometime next year, the company says it will make it easier for Android users to install new software through third-party app stores on their devices. Google said it's making the change in response to developer feedback, and promised to release more details in the future. As part of the same post, Google also "clarified" its stance on in-app purchases. The company
Verizon, AT&T to pay $127M for allegedly overcharging government agencies
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Viktoryia Vinnikava | EyeEm ) Verizon and AT&T have agreed to pay a combined $127 million to settle lawsuits alleging that they overcharged California and Nevada government entities for wireless service. The lawsuit was filed in 2012 and resulted in a settlement approved on Thursday last week by Sacramento County Superior Court, the plaintiffs' law firm, Constantin
The biggest Carnival cruise ship ever built is starting sea trials
100+The Points Guy / 10h
It’s testing time for one of the biggest cruise ships ever built. Carnival Cruise Line ‘s soon-to-debut Mardi Gras, which will hold up to 6,630 passengers with every berth filed, began 10 days of sea trials Monday in the Baltic Sea. The 15-deck-high 1,130-foot-long ship has been under construction at a shipyard in Turku, Finland, for more than a year, and the start of its sea trials is a sign it’
Get $10/£10 credit for Amazon Prime Day when you spend at select Amazon retailers
Amazon Prime Day 2020
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Prime members can get $10/£10 credit to spend during Amazon Prime Day 2020, which takes place on October 13-14.
How 3D printing could pose a threat to your privacy
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Watermarks could be used to track and trace the origins of 3D printed objects and how they have been used.
Hill House vs. Bly Manor: Mike Flanagan Explains the Differences in His Haunting Shows
76Gizmodo / 10h
Get ready for more Haunting . After Netflix’s very successful horror series The Haunting of Hill House , executive producer Mike Flanagan knew he had to do it again . But that season was contained. That story told. How could he do a sequel? Read more...
For the Next Two Days Take up to 60% off on Almost 500 Accent Pillows at Wayfair
28Lifehacker / 11h
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Experts warn many parents plan to skip flu vaccine despite pandemic
SlashGear / 11h
Despite the pandemic and its ongoing nature, experts warn that many parents plan to skip the flu vaccine this year over misinformation related to the preventative treatment, among other things. The findings come from the University of Michigan’s Michigan Medicine, which recently conducted the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. The flu vaccine is particularly importa
Bring birth control into the 21st century with this smart case – Future Blink
64Mashable / 11h
A smart case that syncs up with an app to track your birth control pill routine and your cycle. Its features include customized reminders, a women's health blog, and options to track your flow, symptoms and side effects. Read more... More about Tech , Health , Mashable Video , Women , and Future Blink
This luxury tower features COVID killing robots — Strictly Robots
52Mashable / 11h
This technology could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in residential buildings. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Healthcare , Strictly Robots , and Covid 19
How to Stop Your AirPods Pro From 'Quick Switching' Between Devices
64Lifehacker / 11h
I’m a huge fan of iOS 14, and since I own a pair of AirPods Pro, I’m also loving the new ‘Quick Switching’ enhancement that creates seamless transitions when I’m using the fancy earbuds with different Apple devices. No longer do I have to fuss with Bluetooth settings to make sure my AirPods are connected to the right… Read more...
Best video editing laptops of 2020: Top notebooks for NLE and more
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Want to edit 1080p (or even 4K) video on your laptop? Here's what you need.
Scientists Just Found Three More Reservoirs of Liquid Water on Mars
4KFuturism / 11h
Dowsing Rod For what seems like a barren desert world , Mars is shockingly wet. A team of Italian scientists says it found three new underground lakes near the south pole of Mars, bringing the total number of hidden bodies of liquid water up to four, MIT Technology Review reports . The liquid water probably wouldn’t be of much use to any future Martian colonists, but it’s still a valuable discove
United Airlines pilots accept cuts to avoid furloughs on Oct. 1
46The Points Guy / 11h
Pilots at United Airlines can sleep a little easier having agreed to a deal that avoids as many as 3,900 furloughs during the coronavirus pandemic. Approval of the accord between Chicago-based United and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) means up to 2,850 pilots do not face the ax if protections under the federal coronavirus aid package, or CARES Act, expire on Thursday (Oct. 1). An addition
Keep an eye on this Windows 10 update
32SlashGear / 11h
Microsoft released a set of optional driver updates to Windows 10 computers that should never have been delivered. Inappropriate driver updates appeared for a set of users that did not request them, nor require them. This isn’t like your everyday average “this latest Windows 10 update has a few bugs” situation – it’s more like Microsoft released a software update … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day was just announced, and some deals have already started
Amazon Prime Day 2020
84Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge Amazon Prime Day has officially been announced for October 13 and 14 of this year, and though it's later than usual, Amazon is making sure to put some early deals in place to get buyers in the shopping mood in the lead-up. It's not just your typical swarm of Amazon devices seeing early discounts, though there's much of that, too. Amazon says it’s focusing on small businesses this year, of
Instagram/TikTok Influencers Revealed For Renting Fake Private Jet To Take Photos [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 ...
Cannabis vape companies are experiencing a sales boom during the pandemic
300+TechCrunch / 11h
The global pandemic is driving interest toward cannabis, and device makers are recording record sales. From startups to major players, several leading manufacturers told TechCrunch that their companies are seeing a boom in sales since the start of the crisis. Coupled with supply constraints, consumers are now seeing limited supply on some top models as makers try to keep up. Some company CEOs see
Deep Science: Robot perception, acoustic monitoring, using ML to detect arthritis
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Research papers come out far too rapidly for anyone to read them all, especially in the field of machine learning, which now affects (and produces papers in) practically every industry and company. This column aims to collect the most relevant recent discoveries and papers — particularly in but not limited to artificial intelligence — and explain why they matter. The topics in this week’s Deep Sc
How to See the Northern Lights From the US This Week
500+Lifehacker / 11h
If you know anything about the Northern Lights—also known as the Aurora Borealis —it’s probably that they don’t like sticking to a schedule. Sure, scientists can predict general times of year and geographic locations where the natural light show may be more likely to occur, but there are no guarantees. (Just ask the… Read more...
More Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra news is coming this week
Pokemon Sword Shield
SlashGear / 11h
It’s been a couple of months since Game Freak launched the The Isle of Armor, which is the first expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield. The Isle of Armor is just one of two expansions included in the expansion pass for Sword and Shield, and it looks like we’ll soon learn more about the second one. Game Freak has announced … Continue reading
Free Linux course has already taught one million people
55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Linux Foundation offers a number of free training courses on Linux, Kubernetes and other open source projects on the edX platform.
Brussels Airport Will Get US Pre-Clearance Facility
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
It looks like Brussels Airport is moving closer to getting a US Pre-Clearance facility. This would make it the third European airport to get one, after Dublin and Shannon. Brussels Airport getting US Pre-Clearance In July I wrote about reports that Brussels Airport would be getting a US Pre-Clearance facility, according to Brussels’ Finance Minister, Alexander De Croo. While the exact timeline ha
YouTube celebrates Deaf Awareness Week by killing crowd-sourced captions
US Biden YouTube Pew
1KArs Technica / 12h
Here's what the community caption feature looked like. [credit: YouTube ] Today's the day YouTube is killing its "Community Contributions" feature for videos, which let content creators crowdsource captions and subtitles for their videos. YouTube announced the move back in July, which triggered a community outcry from the deaf, hard of hearing, and fans of foreign media, but it does not sound lik
Google reveals Android 12 app store change and Play payment crackdown
Google Apple Android 12
SlashGear / 12h
Google will enforce its in-app payments policy, insisting that developers making digital sales in software distributed through the Google Play store use the official billing system, in a crack-down that follows a high-profile lawsuit with Fortnite developer Epic Games. The announcement – word of which was leaked last week – comes alongside new news about third-party download stores that will … Co
Keep Every Single Parenting Opinion to Yourself
200+Lifehacker / 12h
We’re living in a particularly divided country right now, but we are lucky to still have one great rage-inducing unifier among parents: We do not want your unsolicited opinions about our parenting. This is especially true if you do not have children of your own. (Dogs don’t count.) Read more...
Here’s what you need to know about getting to (and staying in) Tulum on points
The Points Guy / 12h
If you’ve been on Instagram or Twitter lately, it seems like everyone is either in, or already visited, Tulum. It’s popular among a specific group of millennials, with its off-the-grid beaches and spiritual retreats. The hot spot also inspires a lot of ire, with one viral post even implying that Americans — and New Yorkers, in particular — killed Tulum . Here’s what you need to know about getting
What's Fat Bear Week?
100+Mashable / 12h
Welcome to Fat Bear Week 2020! Katmai National Park and Preserve’s brown bears spent the summer gorging on 4,500-calorie salmon, and they've transformed into rotund giants, some over 1,000 pounds. The park is holding its annual playoff-like competition for the fattest of the fat bears (you can vote online between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6). Mashable will be following all the ursine activity. Fat Bear W
Forget Amazon Luna: Build Your Own Subscription-Free Game Streaming Service at Home
44Lifehacker / 12h
Featured Product: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K | $50 | Amazon Read more...
Uber Gets to Stay in London, For Now
Uber Continue London
40Gizmodo / 12h
Uber got itself out of another pickle today, after a judge restored its license to operate in London for the next 18 months. Uber is terribly sorry, Uber fucked up, and Uber will do better next time. Sounds familiar... Read more...
Watch a Hacked “Smart Coffeemaker” Spew Steaming Water
100+Futurism / 12h
Bad Beans About five years ago, the security firm Pen Test found numerous security problems with a line of smart coffee makers and kettles made by a startup called Smarter. Now, in a humorous illustration of the perils of connected devices with poor security, a security researcher named Martin Hron attacked one of the company’s coffee makers — and forced it to turn on its heating element, spew st
I, Too, Know When Amazon Prime Day Is Because I Had to Move My Goddamn Wedding
Amazon Prime Day 2020
94Gizmodo / 12h
Every job comes with downsides. Big e-commerce days are the job hazard every tech reviewer accepts with grim resignation. Usually, that ire is saved for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two holiday shopping days that every company meticulously schedules fall product launches around. Every year they ruin my life for… Read more...
Forget Amazon Luna: Build Your Own Subscription-Free Game Streaming Service at Home
44Gizmodo / 12h
Featured Product: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K | $50 | Amazon Read more...
Billie Eilish documentary hits Apple TV+ and theaters in February
Billie Eilish Apple
200+Engadget / 12h
It’s been nine months since Apple acquired a feature-length documentary on Billie Eilish, and it has at last revealed when you’ll be able to watch the RJ Cutler-directed film. It will release Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry in theaters and on Apple TV+ in February. It didn’t confirm an exact premiere date, however. Apple named Eilish its artist of the year at the first Apple Music Awar
Great Deal: $30 Bonus For New Rakuten Members
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards points with it. Rakuten is currently offering an excellent bo
Apple Watch SE Review – The Best Smartwatch for Most
iPhone Apple Watch 3 7 6
21SlashGear / 12h
Like with iPhone, Apple Watch is a family now, with 2020 bringing two new models targeting not only different price points but very different users, too. More affordable of the two, the Apple Watch SE bridges the gap between the flagship Apple Watch Series 6 and the cheapest Series 3 from 2017. As we saw with the iPhone SE, there’s … Continue reading
New System Reads Your Brain Waves, Draws a Picture of What You’re Thinking About
1KFuturism / 12h
In Your Head A new brain-computer interface system represents an important step forward in interpreting people’s neural activity. After reading the brain waves of people who were instructed to focus on a picture of a person, an AI algorithm generated images based on the faces they were looking at, according to Psychology Today . While it doesn’t mean that computers are going to read your mind any
Lovecraft Country Has Given Up Cohesive Storytelling in Favor of Something More Dramatic
23Gizmodo / 12h
What little hope there was for Lovecraft Country ’s first season trying to tell a single, cohesive story went completely out the window this week with “I Am,” a statement episode that gave Aunjanue Ellis’ Hippolyta Freeman everything she’d ever dreamed of...just to ask her to give it all up. Read more...
New United Hawaii routes now bookable with miles
The Points Guy / 12h
Earlier this month, we reported that United Airlines was adding several new routes to its network , including two nonstop flights to Hawaii , specifically into Kona (KOA) on the Big Island and Kahului (OGG) on Maui. Now, as first reported by Dan’s Deals , the Hawaii routes, which will take off beginning in June 2021, are now bookable with miles. United’s new routes include nonstop service between
Apple Watch SE review: An excellent starter smartwatch
93Engadget / 12h
Smartwatches have evolved since the first Apple Watch . Sort of. They still look largely the same, battery life is still an issue and, often, software is fairly limited. Yet, they’ve secured their place on many wrists by offering more fitness and health tracking tools over time. And, not surprisingly, Apple quickly became the top seller in the space. Today, most people know what to expect from a
For the Last Time, Please Don't Buy the Apple Watch Series 3
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Well, well, well. Despite begging every higher power that I wouldn’t have to write yet another blog about why folks shouldn’t buy the Apple Watch Series 3 anymore, a 9to5 Mac report notes that several Series 3 owners have reported that their watches are randomly rebooting since upgrading to watchOS 7. So here we are… Read more...
Best Xbox One X games: what to play on the powerful console
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft's 4K HDR games consoles is a beast, and these are the best looking games for it.
