Saturday, September 26, 2020

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When coffee makers are demanding a ransom, you know IoT is screwed

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With the name Smarter, you might expect a network-connected kitchen appliance maker to be, well, smarter than companies selling conventional appliances. But in the case of the Smarter’s Internet-of-things coffee maker, you’d be wrong. As a thought experiment, Martin Hron, a researcher at security company Avast, reverse engineered one of the $250 devices to see what kinds of hacks he could do. Aft

36 Hidden Google Search Games and Easter Eggs

200+How-To Geek / 9h
Google has hidden lots of quirky Easter eggs and fun games in its search engine. Below are some of the best, so just head to Google and type one of the following searches. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

NHS Covid-19: App users unable to input negative tests

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Users in England who booked a test outside of the app can only register a positive result.


OnePlus 8 deals this weekend see a full $100 discount across the entire range

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The latest OnePlus 8 deals from the manufacturer boast a neat $100 off across the entire range, including the new Pro models.

There's a chance Resident Evil Village won't be a next-gen exclusive

Evil Village Xbox One
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Capcom has said it’s ‘looking into’ bringing Resident Evil Village to PS4 and Xbox One as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X.

iPhone 12 Mini name appears again in leaked images

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It's almost certain that Apple has four models of the iPhone 12 ready to go – but what are they going to be called?

Capital One Showdown: Venture Vs. VentureOne

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Many people are probably familiar with the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card ( review ), which is a straightforward and well-rounded travel rewards card. It’s one of the best Capital One credit cards , and at the moment it’s even offering a special bonus of up to 100K Venture miles. However, fewer people are probably familiar with the no annual fee version of the card, which is the Capita

Since astronauts vote from space, you can definitely vote on Earth

NASA Earth Moon Artemis
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In the early days of space travel, astronauts only stayed in orbit for a few weeks at most. But now that NASA and other space agencies launch missions that can last months, astronauts have to plan ahead to participate in important Earthly events, like the November 2020 election. Kate Rubin, a NASA astronaut who will begin a mission at the International Space Station in mid-October, already has a

NASA would really like it if you stared at the moon on Saturday night

NASA Earth Moon Artemis
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Did you know that Sept. 26, 2020 is officially the date of the annual International Observe the Moon Night? To celebrate the occasion, NASA's latest "Image of the Day" drop highlighted a view of Earth's lone natural satellite as seen back in 1991. The dark areas of the moon's surface are basalt plains that formed from ancient volcanic eruptions. Image: Lick Observatory via NASA NASA pitches the d

Is your startup the next Tik Tok?

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Editor’s note: Get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that any startup can use by email every Saturday morning (7 a.m. PT). Subscribe here . And I don’t mean building an app that gets the world addicted to short-form videos. I mean, where you build a huge company that spans the world and then get turned into a political football. The Bytedance-owned app developer still appears headed for a

SpaceX scales back plans for Starship's first high-altitude flight

100+Engadget / 1h
You might want to dial back your expectations for the first high-altitude SpaceX Starship flight . Elon Musk now says the flight with the SN8 prototype will top out at 15km, or close to 50,000ft, instead of the 18km and 60,000ft he’d mentioned earlier. It’s not clear what prompted the lowered expectations, but Musk added that the rocket would get its nosecone and front flaps “next week.” He also

This Corsair HS60 Pro is under $50 in Amazon's latest gaming headset deals

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Looking for cheap gaming headset deals? The Corsair HS60 Pro is on sale now, and offers an excellent feature set for the cash.

These Official Behind-the-Scenes Photos Continue to Prove that Avatar 2 Exists

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Avatar 2 , James Cameron’s long-long-long-in-the-anticipation high-tech sequel to his high-tech opus, is back at it in production. And at the very least, it does look like Avatar. Read more...

The window is closing on flying Boeing 717s, 767s at Delta as coronavirus accelerates retirement

The Points Guy / 1h
The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping airline fleets. Air France has shed its superjumbo Airbus A380s , American Airlines retired its Boeing 757s and 767s , and Delta Air Lines flew its last McDonnell Douglas MD-88 and MD-90 flights in June. Airline executives say the changes are needed to slash expenses amid the historic drop in air travel and will make their respective carriers more efficient w

How do pilots control an emergency evacuation?

The Points Guy / 1h
Commanding an emergency evacuation is one of the most serious decisions we can make as a pilot. It is also one of the most stressful. Invariably it has come about from an unexpected event, for example, an engine fire on the takeoff run. The key to a successful outcome is to be able to think calmly and clearly, deciding if an evacuation is indeed the best option for the situation. In the flight de

Tesla will boost your Model Y's acceleration for $2,000

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How eager are you to improve the performance of your Tesla Model Y ? Eager enough that you’d pay a hefty sum for what’s ultimately some code changes? Now’s your chance. Electrek reports that Model Y owners with Dual Motor AWD variants (but not Performance) now have an option to buy a $2,000 Acceleration Boost that improves the 0-60MPH time from 4.8 seconds to 4.3. So long as you have the latest s

Sony Bravia TVs are up to £300 off at Currys this weekend

Sony PlayStation Today
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Curry's latest Sony Bravia TV deals bring big discounts to your weekend.

Windows XP source code leak sheds light on Microsoft's OS history

Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft is no stranger to Windows source code leaks , but a new incident might just provide insights into its history. Bleeping Computer and ZDNet report that a 4chan user has posted what’s believed to be source code for Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003. The files were circulating privately for years, according to the leaker, but are only becoming publicly availa

Review: Jumeirah Hotel Frankfurt

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While Frankfurt wasn’t our final destination in Germany, we spent a night there for a couple of reasons: Winston hates flying, so we wanted to fly nonstop from Miami to Frankfurt to minimize Winston’s flying time (and then we’d drive to Hamburg, and then eventually Berlin, from there) We were getting tested for coronavirus upon arrival in Germany and had to quarantine while waiting for results, s

Fast & Furious: Spy Racer's Second Season Trailer Is So Much Fun

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Fast & Furious: Spy Racers is the animated adaptation of The Fast and the Furious we all very obviously needed in our lives. A cartoon staring young “spy racers” doing races, spy stuff, and spy racing stuff , it’s just as absurd and delightful as the film franchise it’s based on. Read more...

Peacock is about to add every episode of Saturday Night Live ever made

SlashGear / 3h
If you want to take a trek back down memory lane — or perhaps just catch up on the last few years of Saturday Night Live sketches — NBC’s Peacock will soon have you covered. The company is about to launch the full catalog of Saturday Night Live episodes to its streaming service, giving viewers access to all 45 seasons … Continue reading

This weekend's gaming laptop deals feature RTX cards for bargain prices

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Best Buy and Newegg are back again with some stellar gaming laptop deals this weekend - including savings of up to $1,400

Paradise for a price: A review of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This review covers a stay that took place before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state of Hawaii remains closed to tourists. It recently pushed back the targeted reopening date to Oct. 15 at the earliest. Despite the state’s closure to tourism, Hawaii remains an immensely popular destination for travelers from all over the world, and we hope this review helps you make decis

Porsche shows off new racecar body kit made from renewable raw materials

SlashGear / 3h
Porsche has an interesting new body kit for its 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR that will race this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race. What’s interesting about the body kit is the material it’s made from. Porsche constructed the complete body kit from a natural-fiber composite material for the first time. The material is a natural-fiber mix that is sourced primarily from … Continue reading

The 'Father of the Bride' cast reunited for the Zoom wedding of the year

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It’s been 25 years since the last Father of the Bride movie, and 2020’s trend of virtual cast reunions has finally brought the original cast of Nancy Meyers’ iconic comedies back for a threequel. "Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)" revisits the Banks family as their socially distanced Zoom call turns into a Zoom wedding, with Kieran Culkin’s character Matty surprising his relatives with a last min

The Boys season 2 episode 6 recap: a show going from strength to super-strength

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Top secret experiments, romance, and the ickiest superpower yet in The Boys season 2 episode 6.

Here’s How American Airlines Tells Employees To Address Mask Disputes

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American Airlines recently shared a memo with employees, "Best practices for team members: Face covering compliance and customer aggression." Perhaps most shocking is that American Airlines has announced internally that mask wearing is more important than D0, an exact on time departure . None of this helps, of course, when it's the flight attendant not wearing a mask . Continue reading ...

Friday’s delayed Delta IV Heavy rocket launch means three back-to-back launches

SlashGear / 3h
United Launch Alliance had to delay the Delta IV Heavy rocket launch that was scheduled for Friday. With the launch delayed, the entire launch schedule had to be adjusted, setting the stage for three back-to-back mission launches. If the schedules hold, United Launch Alliance will kick off the trio of launches starting on Sunday at 12:10 AM. The flight was … Continue reading

Saturday's Best Deals: Remote Car Starter Kit, JACHS NY Stretch Tech Pants, Dyson Ball Vacuum, Ravpower Wireless Charging Pad, Pet Water Fountain, Door Opening Multi-Tool, and More

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A remote car starter , a JACHS stretch pant sale , and a Qi charging pad lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more...

Saturday's Best Deals: Remote Car Starter Kit, JACHS NY Stretch Tech Pants, Dyson Ball Vacuum, Ravpower Wireless Charging Pad, Pet Water Fountain, Door Opening Multi-Tool, and More

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A remote car starter , a JACHS stretch pant sale , and a Qi charging pad lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more...

The ISS had to adjust its orbit to avoid space debris

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The International Space Station had to perform an avoidance maneuver on Tuesday of this week to ensure the space station would clear a piece of space debris. NASA reported that the debris should pass within several miles of the station, but out of caution, the ISS trajectory was changed to move it further from the object. During the avoidance maneuver, … Continue reading

Hitting the Books: The invisible threat that every ISS astronaut fears

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Despite starry-eyed promises by the likes of SpaceX and Blue Origin, only a handful of humans will actually experience existence outside of Earth’s atmosphere within our lifetime. The rest of us are stuck learning about life in space second hand but that’s where How to Astronaut by former ISS commander Colonel Terry Virts comes in. Virts shares his myriad experiences training for and living aboar

US slaps trade restrictions on China's top chipmaker

US China Chinese SMIC
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The US didn’t waste much time blocking sales to China’s largest chipmaker . According to Reuters and the Wall Street Journal , the Commerce Department has added Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to its entity list, effectively blocking interactions between US suppliers and the Chinese firm. The American companies will need to obtain individual export licenses to do busi

How to change your Houseparty password or reset it

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We put together a step-by-step guide to changing or resetting your password on the Houseparty social networking app.

Cruising is starting to resume in Australia — but there’s a catch

The Points Guy / 4h
Cruising finally is getting going again in Australia — at least in a small way. Australian expedition cruise specialist Coral Expeditions this week said it planned to restart nature-focused sailings out of Cairns, Australia, on Oct. 14 — just 18 days from now. The trips will take place on the 72-passenger Coral Discoverer, which will become the biggest vessel to resume sailings in Australia since

Delta Retiring CRJ-200 By 2023, 717 & 767-300 By 2025

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In a Form 8-K filing , Delta Air Lines has revealed some updated timelines for aircraft retirements. Interestingly these aren’t immediate, but rather retirements we can expect in the next three to five years. Delta’s upcoming aircraft retirements Delta Air Lines has revealed specific plans to retire three fleet types in the next five years: Delta will retire CRJ-200s by December 2023 Delta will r

How to Perform Actions by Tapping the Back of Your Android Phone

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Gestures and shortcuts allow you to quickly access things without jumping through apps and menus. What if you could simply tap the back of your phone to perform an action? We’ll show you how to do this on your Android phone. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Molly Russell social media material 'too difficult to look at'

500+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The 14-year-old killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic images on social media.

New Mississippi river cruises will include after-hours visit to Graceland

The Points Guy / 4h
Elvis fans, your ship has come in. River cruise giant Viking this week announced plans for new Mississippi River sailings that feature a rare treat for Elvis Presley fans: A private, after-hours tour of Graceland. Scheduled for December 2022, the seven-night Mississippi Holiday Season sailings will bring an entire evening of special access to the king of rock and roll’s Memphis home including a p

New Pixel 5 leaks cover colors, prices, and on-sale dates

Google Pixel 5 4A Launch
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New pricing details are revealed, as well as potential shipping dates – and we could be waiting a while for some models.

Arm wants to obliterate Intel and AMD with gigantic 192-core CPU

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Nvidia’s Arm wants to win the cloud with per-thread performance.

US Space Force approves used SpaceX rockets for satellite launches

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The US Space Force has a national security mission coming up soon that will place GPS satellites into orbit. Space Force has approved the use of used SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets for its national security missions. A new contract modification signed with the Space Force will allow the upcoming GPS satellite launch to use previously flown Falcon 9 first stage … Continue reading

The Morning After: How AI shapes the world of 'Flight Simulator'

100+Engadget / 4h
Am I having a nightmare or did Amazon really announce a security camera that flies around inside your house ? I can’t quite get over this being a thing that exists, but with the way things go, we’ll probably have a roundup of twenty similar devices in a couple of months. If you prefer your flights relaxing instead of unsettling, then Flight Simulator is still your best bet. Before you flip throug

Ford Bronco First Edition buyers have the option of an exclusive color

2021 Ford Bronco Ranger
SlashGear / 5h
When Ford first opened the order banks for the new Bronco, the first version to sell out was the Bronco First Edition. The vehicle is limited to 7000 units across the nation. Ford has now confirmed that the vehicle will be available in an exclusive color that no other versions of the Bronco can have. Reservation holders can specify their … Continue reading

Personality and positivity linked to greater cognition even as the brain ages

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Your personality and the way you view the world and your life’s circumstances may play a big role in how well you maintain your cognitive functioning as you age, at least according to a new study from Northwestern University. The aging brain undergoes a number of changes over the years, eventually developing sticky plaques and tangles that interfere with cognition. … Continue reading

Tonight is International Observe the Moon night

NASA Earth Moon Artemis
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NASA is reminding people that tonight is International Observe the Moon Night. The special day happens on September 26, 2020, and moon enthusiasts and stargazers worldwide can come together to celebrate. NASA’s inviting everyone on Earth to learn about lunar science and exploration and participate in celestial observations. The agency also wants to honor cultural and personal connections to the …

5 ways to be an ally for social justice while using and earning points

The Points Guy / 5h
Black lives matter — still. Summer may be over but the push for social justice that began earlier this year has not waned. We have not forgotten our promise to stand with the Black community and actively combat systemic racism as we all fight for equality and justice in society. While there may not be as many protests to attend or petitions to sign, the movement is as alive as ever. And this stag

How to Find Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Using Google Maps

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As one of the most powerful mapping tools available, Google Maps has a number of features designed to help you pinpoint your location. If you want to know your exact position, you can pull up your GPS coordinates in Google Maps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon Luna Isn't Solving Cloud Gaming's Biggest Problems

Amazon Luna Stadia
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Luna—no, not the surprisingly delicious protein bars— is Amazon’s upcoming foray into the world of cloud gaming. Some of us probably rolled our eyes at the announcement and thought, “Ugh, why does Amazon need to have its greedy little paws in everything?” When you dig into the announcement and see what its service will… Read more...

Delta Agreed Not To Devalue SkyMiles As Part Of Mortgaging The Program

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Delta raised $9 billion, backed by its SkyMiles program. They broke SkyMiles into three new separate Cayman Islands companies: SkyMiles Holdings, SkyMiles IP, and SkyMiles IP Finance. As part of the deal they had to agree not to start a competing frequent flyer program, and they had to agree to limits on devaluing the program. Continue reading ...

Bought an Xbox One X instead of an Xbox Series X? You probably only have yourself to blame

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The Xbox One X saw a resurgence in sales during Xbox Series X pre-orders, but if you bought the wrong console, was it really Microsoft's fault?

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion makes the megahit more accessible

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Enlarge / There's still a lot of stuff in this box. (credit: Cephalofair Games) Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com . There’s a reason Gloomhaven (read our 2017 review ) is so popular. There’s also a reason why half of my friends who own a copy have opened it once, stared in despair at the contents

Recommended Reading: The new Apple Watch's blood oxygen feature

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The new Apple Watch says my lungs may be sick. Or perfect. It can’t decide. Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Washington Post One of the key features of the new Apple Watch Series 6 is the built-in oximeter . In theory, the component should give you an idea of your blood oxygen level as a means of monitoring cardiovascular health. In practice, the results seem to vary greatly. Mark in the Middle Casey Newt

Everything you need to know about the OLED display rumored to be on the iPhone 12

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In a normal year, Apple shows off its new line of iPhones in September. 2020 has been anything but normal, so naturally we didn't get that . However, new iPhones are coming and some of the rumored new features require some explanation. We don't fully know what to expect from the iPhone this year, but one of the most interesting rumors suggests Apple will launch four new models, all with OLED disp

Learn How to Swear in 15 Languages From Samuel L. Jackson

400+Lifehacker / 5h
It’s not unusual for celebrities to lend their voice and their talents to help get out the vote—especially in presidential election years. But this one is a little different, because it involves Samuel L. Jackson offering a masterclass in swearing in 15 different languages. If that’s not enough of an incentive to… Read more...

This wild 'Avengers' deepfake imagines John Krasinski as Captain America

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When an actor embodies an iconic role as thoroughly as Chris Evans did with Captain America, it's difficult to imagine anyone else playing that character. This deepfake video from Youtube channel Shamook dares to think differently. The Office star John Krasinski once admitted to auditioning for (and clearly not getting) the role of Cap, so the above video is a window into the alternate universe w

Use Chopsticks to Aerate the Soil of Your Houseplants

100+Lifehacker / 6h
Whether you’re more of a casual houseplant owner who’s happy if you remember to water it, or are so serious about your plants that it’s part of your personality, it’s always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve. This one comes courtesy of Emma Loewe at MindBodyGreen , and involves something you probably already… Read more...

Review: Frankfurt Airport’s Free Coronavirus Testing

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A lot of countries have struggled with the best approach to screening travelers for coronavirus. Should everyone have to go into a 14-day quarantine ? Should it be possible to skip quarantine with testing ? Should there be any restrictions at all ? Well, I recently arrived in Germany , and I was incredibly impressed by the country’s approach to testing travelers. In my opinion it’s the perfect mi

How to Stop iPhone Widget Stacks From Automatically Changing

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Widget stacks are a great way to cycle through multiple widgets on your iPhone’s home screen. Annoyingly, iOS automatically changes widgets based on the time of day and your usage. Here’s how to stop iPhone widget stacks from automatically changing. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

olivethomas:Anita Ekberg, 1950s

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olivethomas : Anita Ekberg, 1950s

Avoid Germs With These Handy Door-Opening Multi-Tools, 40% Off With Promo Code

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Social Distancing Multi-Tool | $6 | Amazon | Promo code 40USDX3Q Read more...

How to Apply for a Job That Pays You to Test Fall Scented Candles

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Are you the type of person who can’t pass a candle display in a store without lifting the lid off at least one and sniffing it? Do you look forward to the sights—and more importantly, smells—of autumn all year? Do you actually keep the candles you were given as gifts instead of regifting them? If so, have we got a job… Read more...

Avoid Germs With These Handy Door-Opening Multi-Tools, 40% Off With Promo Code

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Social Distancing Multi-Tool | $6 | Amazon | Promo code 40USDX3Q Read more...

Windows XP Source Code Got Leaked All Over the Internet

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Plus: A cruel phishing test, ransomware hits Russia, and more of the week's top security news.

Deep algebra for deep beats: The beautiful sounds of musical programming

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Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Musicians have spent centuries flirting with technology to push the boundaries of the art, from the Theremin to mid-century tape experiments. Despite this fascination, only a tiny niche have gone so far as to programmatically generate music via code. In a span of roughly 70 years, the few who’ve done so comprise a Venn diagram of intersecting program

How to Launch Shortcuts By Tapping the Back of Your iPhone

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If you have an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 14 or later, you can launch any shortcut created by the Shortcuts app with two or three taps on the back of your iPhone. A featured called Back Tap makes it possible. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Exeter vs Toulouse live stream: how to watch Champions Cup rugby from anywhere right now

VPN European CC IPVanish
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Who will earn the right to face Racing 92 in the final? Live stream Exeter vs Toulouse online from anywhere in today's huge European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final.

Apple Watch Series 6 review: More health data but not much to do with it

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Apple Watch Series 6 $399.00 (starting) View Product The Good Updated processor • Includes SPO2 sensor for blood oxygen level readings • Always-on altimeter • Accurate fitness tracking • Impressive battery life • Tracks sleep with watchOS 7 • Faster charging speeds The Bad Sleep and SPO2 metrics aren't in-depth • Incremental update from its predecessor The Bottom Line The Apple Watch Series 6 is

Taco Bell says it has seen ‘mind-boggling’ demand for Jalapeño Noir wine

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For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, fast food company Taco Bell has introduced its own wine product called Jalapeño Noir. The company describes its wine as the perfect complement to its Toasted Cheesy Chalupa, a type of taco made with fried bread instead of a soft or crunchy shell that was recently added to the company’s menu. The catch? You’ll … Continue reading

The madness of Susanna Clarke, fairy princess

Pokemon Clarke Roland
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell fans, it's a good fall. (credit: Amazon / Bloomsbury ) Do fairies exist? To steal us away, to cast curses, to impurify our bloodlines? Let’s say yes. We have artists, don’t we? Sensitive types, so fragile and retreating. The best of them seem touched by an otherness, an otherlandishness , of being. Maybe a small part of their humanity was bargained away without their

9 Google Docs Add-Ons That'll Help You Create Better Documents

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Google Docs has become just as popular and well-known as Microsoft Word, with the added advantage of being totally free. It’s also beloved thanks to the myriad of add-ons you can integrate with the app for additional functionality, like adding diagrams, citations, or photos. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

United won’t stop Polaris, Premium Plus retrofits after all

The Points Guy / 7h
The pandemic will have many lasting changes on the airline industry. Though the adjustments are far-reaching, perhaps the most noticeable for aviation enthusiasts (like me) are the early fleet retirements . The coronavirus — and the associated drop in demand for flights — is killing jumbo jets like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 . (In fact, the last Airbus A380 ever was just assembled earlier thi

Hotel Guest Jailed For Writing Bad Review On TripAdvisor

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An American working in Thailand, Wesley Barnes, was arrested at his job and jailed over a defamation lawsuit filed by the owner of the Sea View Resort & Spa, Kah Change in response to a negative TripAdvisor review. The man posted a one star review in July and two months later he was picked up by Thai police. It was a Friday and he “ended up spending a couple of nights in jail” before bring able t

Games of the Generation: Tetris Effect reshapes the classic puzzle game

VR Tetris PSVR Oculus
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Tetris Effect brings a classic game to modern players - in a flurry of color and sound.

Lucid Air EV runs the quarter-mile in just 9.245 seconds

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Lucid Motors has made performance a selling point of its upcoming EV, and is directly challenging Tesla’s Model S. It’s already promised the Lucid Air will be capable of sub-10-second quarter mile times, and even showed a prototype’s 9.9-second run down the drag strip . Then Elon Musk opened up pre-orders for the triple-motor ‘Plaid’ Model S sedan , and said it would do a quarter mile in less tha

The 9 Best Travel Bags: Carry-On Luggage, Duffel, Budget (2020)

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A rolling carry-on is perfect for more than just flying. Whether going by air, road, or rail, here is our favorite luggage.

Some Cities Are Plotting a ‘Green Recovery’ After Covid-19

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Cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, and New Orleans are aiming to tackle another, longer-term emergency: the climate crisis.

Silicon Valley loves nootropics. But the 'brain boosters' aren't always what they claim.

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It turns out that neurohacking your brain is not quite the same as hacking a machine. Search for ways to improve focus or memory on Google, and you might run into powders and tablets with names like "Alpha Brain" or "Neuro Peak." These products are known as nootropics, a broad class of supplements that claim to boost cognition. The substances have been popular in Silicon Valley for years among te

Seismic sound waves crossing the deep ocean could be a new thermometer

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Enlarge / A seismometer on the atoll of Diego Garcia (left) can calculate ocean temperature with earthquakes near Sumatra (right). (credit: Wu et al./Science ) Geophysics has shown that precise measurements and a little modeling can perform wonders, like showing us the detailed structure of the Earth’s interior despite the fact that it is inaccessibly buried beneath hundreds of kilometers of rock

Man Jailed In Thailand For Negative Hotel Review

500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Thailand has some of the strictest defamation laws in the world. An American man living in Thailand is experiencing this firsthand right now, as he’s being sued for a negative hotel review that he left online. Thai hotel accuses guest of defamation A Facebook user shares how a friend of a friend was punished for a negative review. According to his side of the story: The man was arrested at the sc

Study taps AI to find brain regions driving dissociation from trauma

SlashGear / 8h
A new study from McLean Hospital has potentially found brain regions that drive the dissociation response reported by individuals who suffered abuse and trauma during childhood. The findings add an element of legitimacy to dissociation and dissociation disorders, both of which still face skepticism and doubt at both the public and clinical levels. The findings were made possible, in part, … Conti

No, Apple is not running an iPhone 12 trial - it's a phishing scam

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iPhone 12 used to lure in Apple fans to phishing scam.

20 Best Weekend Deals: Laptops, Smart Speakers, and More

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Snag discounts on the MacBook Air, Echo Dot, OnePlus 8, and other tech to keep you distracted indoors as the weather starts to cool.

Here's How You Can 'See' Molecules—on a Whole 'Nother Planet

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Scientists picked up signs of phosphene on Venus by using a technique called rotational spectroscopy. It works like this.

Activists at Amazon Say Its Climate Efforts Still Fall Short

Amazon Ring Home Drone
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One year after organizing a walkout, employees are calling for a more ambitious environmental agenda.

How to plan your life during a pandemic

100+MIT Technology Review / 9h
The covid-19 pandemic shocked the world and generated high levels of economic, political, and social uncertainty. And for many people, the virus compounded the growing sense of uncertainty they already felt in their lives as a result of automation, geopolitical tensions, and widening inequalities. With the many sudden changes that covid-19 has brought, planning for the future can feel impossible.

Everything coming to HBO Max in October 2020

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: How do they compare

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Apple Watch Series 6, the latest smartwatch with upgraded health monitoring features has landed. It is already being reckoned as the finest iteration of a smartwatch that has everything from looks to features and power to run it all. Samsung on the other hand with its Galaxy Watch 3 is shaping up as a worthy rival for the new Apple … Continue reading

Racing 92 vs Saracens live stream: how to watch rugby for free and from anywhere

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European heavyweights clash in Paris for a place in the final - live stream Racing 92 vs Saracens online from anywhere in today's huge European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final.

Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic

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The e-commerce giant had struggled to gain a foothold in a society that prefers to shop in person, with cash, but now Italians are hooked on online shopping.

Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal

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“People are basically good” was eBay’s founding principle. But in the deranged summer of 2019, prosecutors say, a campaign to terrorize a blogger crawled out of a dark place in the corporate soul.

In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

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As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company.

AMD Ryzen 5000 leak shows a powerful APU to strike back at Intel’s Tiger Lake

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AMD’s ‘Van Gogh’ chips for laptops will come with RDNA 2 graphics and LPDDR5 support.

Coding bootcamps help you go deep without investing a ton of time

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Whether you’re a web developer who wants to improve your arsenal of existing skills, a non-developer looking to make a career change, or you’re simply interested in taking the steps to become fluent in programming languages, one of the best ways to break into the world of coding is through a decent coding bootcamp. These intensive online (and in-person, though this list is about online bootcamps

Obsessed with 'The Home Edit'? Here's where to find cheaper organizing supplies in stock.

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The way people have been camping outside The Container Store lately, you'd think they were giving away free Playstation 5s. ( If only. ) In reality, the main attraction is an exclusive collection of storage containers and canisters launched last year by a five-year-old Nashville-based home organization company called The Home Edit (THE for short). THE founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin and t

Learn the ropes of Google Ads and SEO with a 9-course training bundle

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TL;DR: Build your brand with the Ultimate Google Ads & SEO Certification Bundle for $49.99, a 97% savings as of Sept. 26. If you want to get your brand noticed online, you have tons of tools at your disposal — including Google Ads and SEO, which can help raise brand awareness, garner leads, and generate more sales. The Ultimate Google Ads and SEO Certification Bundle includes nine courses, which

This password manager will help you stop constantly resetting — and it's on sale

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TL;DR: Build a secure digital vault with a premium lifetime license for the Enpass Password Manager for $24.99, a 58% savings as of Sept. 26. It's time — far past time, in fact — to stop keeping track of all your passwords in the Notes app. The Enpass Password Manager is an app that allows you to store your passwords and other credentials in one place that's accessible across your devices. Once s

Invest in a 3-pack of Apple Lightning cables on sale

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TL;DR: Get a three-pack of Apple Lightning to USB Cables for $14.99, a 45% savings as of Sept. 26. We get that Lightning cables can be a little annoying. In fact, they're definitely on our list of gripes when it comes to Apple products. They break and fray more easily than we'd like, but we still use them — especially if we don't have space for a wireless charger. So, what can we do about it? Sto

15 deals on indoor grills, outdoor ovens, and cool grilling accessories

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Barbecue season isn't over until you say it is. In brisk fall weather, for instance, you can grill or bake outside without sweating. Or you can grab a smokeless indoor grill and treat all year like barbecue season. Take that, winter. As of September 26, we've got deals (up to 68% off) on grills of every shape and size, outdoor ovens, and the grilling accessories you'll need to make barbecue seaso

Upgrade your bathroom with an eco-friendly bidet seat on sale

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TL;DR: Transform your toilet with a Bio Bidet Supreme BB-1000 bidet seat for $424.99, a 70% savings as of Sept. 26. Want to get on the bidet train, but not sure which option is best? With its wireless remote, heated seat, three-in-one nozzle system, and soothing warm-water wash, the Bio Bidet Supreme BB-1000 Bidet Seat is likely to become your new favorite bathroom accessory. It even has a "smart

Everyone could benefit from a project management course. These are our favorites.

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Looking for a new way to enhance your professional development? A project management course can reap rewards in the workplace and beyond. Getting trained in project management can help you become more organized and extra confident when taking on more complicated projects at work. It’s a great addition to your résumé and will probably impress your boss. There have been several articles in recent y

This incredible SIM only deal now gives you 100GB data per month for only £15

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Simply put, SIM only deals don't come much better than this - this tariff from Smarty costs £15 a month and has doubled the data to a humungous 100GB.

Record Store Day 2020: the essential albums every music lover should hear

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We speak to music industry professionals and TechRadar's audiophile friends about the albums they believe are truly essential listening.

Exclusive: How the Ather 450X was born and the Series 1 was conceived

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The Ather 450X is ready to begin shipping across India. Here's how it was developed and what's next.


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