Facebook’s Libra currency to launch next year in limited format
Facebook Libra January
1KArs Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images) The long-awaited Facebook-led digital currency Libra is preparing to launch as early as January, according to three people involved in the initiative, but in an even more limited format than its already downgraded vision. The 27-strong Libra Association said in April that it had planned to launch digital versions of several currencies, plus a “digital com
The Gift of Giving: 21 Charities to Donate to That Help Children and Families
100+How-To Geek / 7h
You’re (almost) done buying Christmas gifts, but something’s still missing. If you want to really feel the spirit of giving, then you should put your money toward children and families that are in need. Here are 21 charities and non-profits that’ll use your money to improve or save people’s lives. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
CDC study warns COVID-19 cases in US may be close to 100 million
52SlashGear / 5h
Researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published a new study warning that actual COVID-19 case numbers in the United States may be drastically higher than reported. The potentially true number of cases was determined using a probabilistic multiplier model and existing data on infections. The US has struggled with getting enough COVID-19 tests for the … Continue re
Best Black Friday racing wheel deals: save 20% on racing wheels at Fanatec
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Fanatec has slashed 20% off its racing wheels, wheelbases and more in this fantastic Black Friday deal.
Black Friday board game deals: save big on Catan, Gloomhaven, Pandemic and Ticket to Ride
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Some of the most popular board games of all-time are on sale for Black Friday 2020 – here’s where to find the biggest deals.
HP outlines plans to ensure printer ink stays lucrative
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Ink is where printer manufacturers make a great deal of their profits and HP wants to keep it that way.
Black Friday Star Wars deals: save money on games, DVDs, Lego and more
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 35min
There are loads of Star Wars Black Friday deals, and we've found some of the best for you.
New M1 MacBook Pro deal: surprise Black Friday deal on year's hottest laptop still going
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 35min
Get $100/£49 off the new Apple MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) with these Black Friday deals.
This $300 discount on an HP laptop might be the Black Friday tech deal to beat
20Mashable / 53min
SAVE $300: The 256GB base model of HP's 15-inch Pavilion Laptop usually starts at $649.99 (depending on the color), but you can score it on sale for as low as $349.99 this Black Friday. The vast majority of laptops we've seen on sale at Amazon and Best Buy this Black Friday have been fancy-shmancy models best suited for power users — your MacBook Pros, your Microsoft Surface Book 3s, your LG Gram
io9 Investigates: Will Wearing a Giant Baby Yoda Onesie Improve Your Mandalorian Viewing Experience?
94Gizmodo / 1h
The Mandalorian is already some pretty solid Star War. But what if we could improve on it by looking like an absolute idiot while watching? I, io9's resident idiot , decided to find out. Read more...
The 10 Best Deals of November 27, 2020
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The 10 Best Deals of November 27, 2020
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Fresh basil recalled in several states over risk of parasitic infection
SlashGear / 1h
Around 15,000 units of fresh basil have been recalled in several states over the risk of Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause illness in people who contract it. The recall is described as voluntary and made ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after the Florida Department of Agriculture tested one package and identified the possible contamination. The recall covers multiple … Continue reading
This 65" TCL 4K Android Smart TV Is Just $230
28Gizmodo / 1h
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The Best DIY Kits and Projects on Sale for Black Friday
Futurism / 1h
As the holidays near closer and closer, you are likely finding yourself in one of two situations: either you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift or you’re in need of a little bit of entertainment while you’re cooped up indoors. No matter your holiday setup, these kits and projects are sure to bring joy to your holiday season. SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit This robotics learning kit is perfe
Google shows off 'Cyberpunk 2077' running on Stadia at 4K
100+Engadget / 1h
We’ve seen gameplay footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on RTX-equipped PCs , the previous generation of consoles, as well as the PS5 and Xbox Series X through backward compatibility. And now you can get a sense of what the game looks like on Google Stadia with a five-minute trailer that provides a last-minute look at CD Projekt Red’s new game before its December 10th release date . This trailer is
Neanderthals Didn’t Use Their Thumbs Like We Do, New Research Suggests
77Gizmodo / 1h
An analysis of Neanderthal hand bones suggests these extinct humans possessed thumbs better suited for power grips, as opposed to precision grips, which could mean they used their hands differently than we do. Read more...
Jaybird Vista earbuds are a must-buy after this latest Black Friday price cut
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Jaybird Vista earbuds are some of our favorite true wireless models – and they're cheaper than ever right now.
Millions of coronavirus patients have data leaked online
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A Brazilian hospital employee exposed data on 16m Covid-19 patients when they posted a sensitive spreadsheet on GitHub.
Build Your Own Drones With Black Friday Access To These DIY Kits
38Futurism / 2h
There’s nothing like the power of flight to make kids (and adults) fall in love with STEM. These ten DIY drones from Force Flyers will get you in the air and flying fast, with themes for every family to enjoy. They are, truly, the perfect complement to any building block sets or drones you already own. All these drones charge easily off USB and can fly for up to 12 minutes on a charge, with digit
Amazon's best Black Friday soundbar deal combines Fire TV 4K skills with a $75 price tag
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Need a soundbar for under $100? The TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofer – Fire TV Edition is too good to pass up.
Game & Watch Super Mario Bros review: Retro double trouble
SlashGear / 2h
I must admit, the Game & Watch was a little before my time. By the time I was old enough to play games, the NES had already brought the games industry back from the brink and we were at the dawn of the SNES/Sega Genesis era. While the Game & Watch is something that I’ve never really known, I’m someone … Continue reading
The best deals on computer and phone accessories for Black Friday
36Engadget / 2h
Many of us tend to buy computer and phone accessories at the last minute — a charging brick when you forgot yours at home, a wireless mouse on a whim when you’re sick of using your laptop’s trackpad and the like. But investing in a few solid tech accessories can save you time and money, and they can make the experience of using your smartphone, laptop and other devices better. Whether you want ne
Is A Club TAP Miles&Go Subscription Worth It? (Black Friday Special)
One Mile at a Time / 2h
TAP Air Portugal has a mileage subscription service that I wouldn’t usually consider to be a good deal, but the current promotion has me rethinking that. What is Club TAP Miles&Go? Miles&Go is TAP Air Portugal’s frequent flyer program, and Club TAP is an annual subscription service that offers members certain rewards. This program is intended to engage members who like to collect TAP Air Portugal
This holiday, check your old phone for a fat battery
SlashGear / 2h
I found something in a junk drawer this week that was at first exciting, then alarming. In the drawer was an old smartphone that I’d not powered on for several years, at least. Cool, I’ll just start it up and time travel back to the point at which I last turned it off, right? But wait a moment here… this … Continue reading
The Nvidia RTX 3080 is sold out, but you can get one in a Black Friday gaming PC
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has sold out everywhere, but you can still get one if you buy a prebuilt system with one in it.
Walton Goggins steals show as assassin trying to take out Santa in Fatman
43Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Mel Gibson plays Chris Cringle, a disillusioned Christmas shopkeeper in North Peak, Alaska. (credit: YouTube/Saban Films ) There's a fine line between comedy and tragedy, which is why black comedy is a film genre that is notoriously tough to get right. Despite good performances and some nice moments, Fatman —in which Mel Gibson plays a gruff, grizzled, disillusioned Santa—doesn't quite
National car rental not being flexible about expiring certificates
The Points Guy / 2h
During the coronavirus pandemic, most airlines and hotels have stepped up by extending elite status , mileage expiration dates and travel vouchers . With travel at a standstill for much of the year, most people couldn’t redeem their travel rewards like they normally did. These companies understood that and decided to accommodate travelers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like all travel companies
Use 2FA to Stop This New WhatsApp Account Attack
77Lifehacker / 2h
A simple but noteworthy attack is making the rounds on popular chat service WhatsApp. It’s incredibly easy for someone to pull off—all they need is access to a single account that has you listed as a contact. And if you’re susceptible to a bit of social networking, said attacker can take over your WhatsApp account… Read more...
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal kit with tripod drops to $89 for Black Friday
43Engadget / 2h
A gimbal is one of the best ways to make your smartphone footage look more professional, and as it just so happens one of the best ones you can buy is on sale for Black Friday. Amazon and B&H have discounted the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 combo kit to $89, down from its usual $139 price. The kit comes with the gimbal itself, as well as a carrying case to protect your new gadget and a nifty desk tripod you
21 Great Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments From Hallmark
39Gizmodo / 2h
Is it really Christmas if you don’t have a little sci-fi on your tree? Hallmark would say no. Read more...
Amazon's fantastic Black Friday iPad Pro deals are back on the menu for a short time
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We thought Amazon's great iPad Pro (2020) deals had ended but they're back, baby, for a limited time.
These are the 5 most popular Currys Black Friday deals – and most are still in stock
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Currys Black Friday deals have produced some real humdingers – and these are the most popular ones.
No, automatic litter boxes aren't extra. Yes, you should buy one on Black Friday.
100+Mashable / 3h
Save up to $70 : Multiple PetSafe ScoopFree self-cleaning litter boxes are on sale for Black Friday, with savings of up to 42% off: OUR TOP PICK: PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Automatic Hooded Litter Box — $99.95 (save $70) BUDGET PICK: PetSafe ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box — $79.95 (save $58) Having a cat during quarantine is a blessing in so many ways. Breathing in litter box stench all day, every d
Spotify taps big-name musicians to help test Instagram-like stories
34Engadget / 3h
If you’re in the festive spirit and you’re already listening to seasonal music, you might have noticed Spotify's Christmas Hits playlist is looking a little different. The company updated its mammoth mix of holiday songs early Friday. If you open it on the iOS or Android app, you may get a peek at Spotify's Instagram-style stories. Spotify has stories now.... S P O T I F Y This has got to stop pi
Canon confirms it was hit by major ransomware attack, customer data stolen
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Canon has publicly confirmed that it fell victim to an attack over the summer launched by the now defunct Maze ransomware group.
The exceptional deal on Lenovo's unique Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 tablet is ending soon
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Grab this cheap Chromebook deal from Lenovo while you can!
Lego Black Friday deals include a third off this The Beatles artwork-building kit
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Get yourself a Lego The Beatles kit in this Black Friday deal, because as they say, All You Need is Lego.
Black Friday TV deals: buy these Samsung TVs and get a free soundbar thrown in
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John Lewis is running a promotion on these Samsung TVs that throws in a free or discounted Samsung soundbar when bought together.
Enchanting 'Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special' trailer is here to save the holidays
83Mashable / 3h
There is only one universal truth we can all agree on: Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" is the best holiday song to ever grace pop culture. If anyone or anything could save our wintertime festivities from the hellscape that is 2020, it's Mimi herself. So I couldn't help but get some chills of excitement while watching the trailer for Apple TV+'s upcoming Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas
Black Friday laptop deal: huge savings on HP Pavilion laptops
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If you're looking for a great all-rounder, don't look any further than these HP Pavilion laptops
Facebook's Libra currency could debut in a limited form early next year
Facebook Libra January
78Engadget / 3h
Facebook controversial Libra cryptocurrency could launch as early as January, according to the Financial Times , but it appears the project has once again scaled back its ambitions. When the Libra Association , the consortium Facebook co-founded to oversee the project, shared its latest plans in April , it said its goal was to create multiple digital “stablecoins” of fiat currencies such as the d
Deal alert: Xanterra offering up to 40% off on your bucket list national park trip
The Points Guy / 3h
Socially distanced vacations and road trips are all the rage in the age of coronavirus. National park vacations are especially popular. If you’ve always dreamed of doing a bucket list trip to a national park, there may not be a better time to plan one. (Screenshot courtesy Xanterra) Xanterra is the concessioner for all accommodations inside some of the best U.S. national parks, including Yellowst
Nerfies Might Be the Future of Selfies, Letting Your Friends Judge You on Social Media in Full 3D
63Gizmodo / 3h
Ever since cameras first existed people have been pointing the lens at themselves to snap so-called selfies—a term first coined back in 2002. At this point they’re long overdue for an upgrade, so a team of researchers have created what could be the next-generation of selfies : easy to capture 3D models of yourself… Read more...
The Black Friday deals on subscription services that are worth your money
35Engadget / 3h
If you’ve become overwhelmed with the number of subscription services there are now, you’re not alone. It’s pretty easy to pay for a dozen or more services every month, and that cost quickly adds up. However, Black Friday is a good time to check to see if you can snag a discount on either the services you already pay for or those you’ve had your eye on. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on
These ultrawide monitors for are up to $690 off this Black Friday
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These popular ultrawide monitors are cheaper than ever with these doorbusting Black Friday deals
Hot Black Friday Dyson deals: these Dyson light discounts will brighten your day
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Dyson is offering discounts on both the Lightcycle floor lamp light and CSYS task light.
Sign Me Up: Earn 100x Amex Points Per Dollar With LifeLock
23One Mile at a Time / 4h
Update : In the time it took me to publish this post, the offer decreased from 100x points to 90x points. For some this will still be well worthwhile, while for others it may not be. The below reflects my experience signing up for 100x points per dollar. I figure this is a deal worth being aware of in general, since we see increased bonuses for LifeLock with some frequency. I just signed up for L
This Lego Black Friday deal slashes the price of the coolest Lego Star Wars ship
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Slave I 20th Anniversary Edition is now under $100 in this Black Friday Lego Star Wars deal.
This Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday deal may not save you money, but you do get a freebie
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A must-have for those looking for a Black Friday escape.
[Roundup] How Much Less Hotels Are Worth Today Than At The Start Of 2020
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A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Here’s how to earn an extra 5,000 bonus miles and save on your next Alaska flight
The Points Guy / 4h
Here’s something we haven’t seen in a while: Alaska Airlines is offering a new member bonus . Not for signing up for a credit card – for joining the Mileage Plan program and completing a flight. Here are the details: Join the Alaska Mileage Plan program by Dec. 31, 2020 Fly round-trip before Feb. 28, 2021 and earn 2,500 miles Take a second round-trip flight and earn another 2,500 miles This offer
The Mandalorian S2E5 might’ve just spun off like Golden Girls
SlashGear / 4h
I was shocked, pleased, excited, then flabbergasted watching the latest episode of The Mandalorian. This episode took what we’d guessed about the near-future of the series and the inclusion of certain actors playing some BIG NAME roles, and shook it all up. Before you go any further, note that this is your first and last SPOILER ALERT. Do not read … Continue reading
Windows 10X could launch early next year
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Windows 10X is on course to achieve RTM status in the coming weeks but will only ship on single-screen devices initially.
BT Black Friday broadband deals: price cuts, free months and big cash incentives
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Black Friday broadband deals are looking excellent this year, offering a number of impressive incentives.
Plug Into the Best Black Friday 2020 Tech Deals
20Gizmodo / 4h
Take a glance at anyone’s holiday wish list, and there’s probably a gadget or two somewhere on there. While it’s nice to know exactly what your loved ones want, the prices can get hefty pretty quickly. Days like Black Friday can help. but finding the best deals in the flood of bargains isn’t easy. Spare yourself the… Read more...
The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in December
52Gizmodo / 4h
Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic, and 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...
Get a lifetime of Rosetta Stone on sale for Black Friday
28Engadget / 4h
There are plenty of good reasons to continue learning and growing as we go through life, from refining our skills and making new relationships to broadening our understanding of the world around us. With social distancing keeping many of us stuck at home these days, however, it often feels like there's no possible way to make progress in our own personal development. Well, this Black Friday deal
The best robot vacuum and smart home deals you can get for Black Friday
31Engadget / 5h
Black Friday offers a number of good opportunities to up your smart-home game. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen more good deals each year on things like smart light bulbs, robot vacuums and more during the holiday season. And that’s in addition to sales on the usual suspects when it comes to “smart” home tech — things like the Instant Pot and other small appliances. Instead of sifting th
Unlimited data and free AirPods make this a brilliant Black Friday SIM only deal
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A fantastic sounding offer thanks to free Apple AirPods - check out this Black Friday SIM only deal from Mobiles.co.uk.
Should you buy a Polaroid TV this Black Friday?
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TechRadar takes you through whether Polaroid TVs are worth a look for the price.
This Samsung Chromebook has a massive 1080p screen and a great price tag
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Grab this cheap Chromebook deal at Best Buy while you can!
10 of the most shockingly good Black Friday deals for 2020
36Mashable / 5h
Loyal Black Friday shoppers know the sensory overload that the influx of deals can bring. This year, Black Friday is Extremely Online. If you attempt to keep track of all the links and all the emails from different brands yourself, you'll probably miss something major — or you'll see vacuums and Instant Pots swirling around in your dreams tonight. We're here to put the blinders on. Here are 10 of
Save 50% on train fare with Amtrak’s Track Friday Sale
The Points Guy / 5h
Amtrak just launched its annual “Track Friday Sale,” offering up to 50% off fares on popular routes nationwide. These fares start at just $15 each way and discounts apply to both coach and Acela business class fares. If you plan to travel on Amtrak between Dec. 8 and April 30, you’ll want to book one of these fares while the sale is still going on. For more TPG content delivered each morning to y
Delta’s Mysterious Thanksgiving Meltdown
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Delta is having a very rough holiday, and has canceled well over 500 flights. However, best I can tell, the airline has done nothing to publicly acknowledge this. Delta canceling hundreds of Thanksgiving flights Delta usually prides itself in being operationally reliable, and the airline has historically even called itself “the on-time machine.” Unfortunately something seems to be way off for Del
Algorithms: Public sector urged to be open about role in decision-making
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Officials must understand limits of computer models and risks of bias, government advisory body says.
There's another Cyberpunk 2077 delay – but just for the DLC this time
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cyberpunk 2077's DLC plans are still shrouded in mystery, as CD Projekt RED reveals it won't be showing off expanded content at launch.
The 3 best Black Friday iPhone deals today: free iPhone 12, 11 Pro, plus more
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Free iPhones, big discounts, and more with TechRadar's personal top 3 Black Friday iPhone deals.
Super League Grand Final live stream 2020: how to watch Wigan vs St Helens anywhere
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Rugby league's biggest rivals fight for the ultimate prize tonight - here's how to get a Wigan vs St Helens live stream and watch the Super League Grand Final.
Travelers arriving in Los Angeles now required to sign new COVID-19 form
36The Points Guy / 5h
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, Los Angeles is trying to put in some kind of enforcement of California’s new voluntary 14-day quarantine “recommendation.” Any traveler arriving in Los Angeles by airplane or train will now be required to sign a form that they are aware of the new two-week self-quarantine request. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $500. Fo
The Mandalorian's Grandest Episode Yet Uncovers Old Friends, and Older Pains
500+Gizmodo / 5h
The Mandalorian has always promised the picture of a much wider place it could encompass in the Star Wars universe , ever since its first episode flipped the script and put our titular hero in front of a little green mystery from the stars. Its latest chapter re-aligns the show’s place in that world even as it grows it… Read more...
The best TV deals of Black Friday 2020
44Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / LG's BX OLED TV is among the best premium TVs for most people. (credit: LG) Black Friday is almost synonymous with TV deals, but in reality, most of the offers advertised during the shopping holiday aren't worth your time. While many retailers are happy to shovel out big screens at dirt-cheap prices, the actual image quality of those cheaper displays tends to be mediocre. Put another wa
A bunch of gaming peripherals are deeply discounted for Black Friday
82Engadget / 6h
There are so many things you could get the gamer in your life for the holidays that we devoted an entire gift guide to just that. But admittedly, even some of the most compact peripherals can be quite expensive. Thankfully, a number of good options are discounted for Black Friday, including mice, keyboards and others. We even found a couple of solid gaming laptops on sale, too, just in case you w
You can save $300 on the old Dell XPS 15 with this Black Friday laptop deal
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Dell XPS 15 2019 is a solid performer with a dated design, but for Black Friday 2020, it may be worth it thanks to this $300 discount on Dell's own store.
Black Friday alcohol deals: how to get beer, gin and whiskey on the cheap
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Drink up some discounts in these Black Friday alcohol deals, from budget beer to great-value gin.
The best Black Friday VPN deals - available through Cyber Monday
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Our top 5 picks for all your secure surfing and geo-spoofing needs, check out these Black Friday VPN deals from NordVPN, ExpressVPN and more.
Who is Ahsoka Tano? Get to know the Star Wars fan favorite
98Mashable / 6h
Read more... More about Clone Wars , The Mandalorian , Entertainment , Star Wars , and Movies Tv Shows
Recap: 14 Opportunities To Buy Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing many loyalty programs offer promotions when buying points, so in this post I wanted to provide a recap of that, since it can be tough to keep track of the various deals out there. Many of the
Learn your genetic history for $99 with this 23andMe Black Friday deal
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $100: Get a 23andMe Health and Ancestry DNA kit for only $99 for Black Friday. Whether you're biracial or multiracial with some muddled family history or you just really want to know more about your genetic ancestry, a 23andMe DNA testing kit will guide you through where in the world your DNA comes from. They also make fantastic gifts for the curious culture lovers in your life. For Black Fr
Three Black Friday phone deals: amazing iPhone, Samsung and unlimited SIM only offers
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Three's generous 100GB tariffs reign supreme, with generous data Black Friday phone deals on the biggest hand sets - and a ridiculous SIM only deal.
Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 pics leak ahead of rumored January launch
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The two devices have been snapped while going through the certification process in Korea.
Amazon to pay employee bonus amid threat of Black Friday strikes
300+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Amazon boxes. (credit: Getty Images | Julie Clopper ) In a quarter in which its revenues are expected to surpass $100 billion for the first time, Amazon says it will spend $500m on a one-time Christmas bonus for its front-line employees. The pay bump—which will not be paid until January—comes amid plans for strike action over the Black Friday shopping weekend, and growing calls for unio
AOC will return to Twitch tonight for another round of 'Among Us'
500+Engadget / 6h
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to make her return to Twitch tonight for another round of Among Us . She'll join forces with MP Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, for her second live stream on the platform . Canadian Members of Parliament & US Members of Congress venting each other into space. What could go wrong? I’m in @theJagmeetSingh ! See you tomorrow. 7pm EST �
This stunning 58-inch Samsung 4K TV is on sale for less than $400
48Mashable / 6h
Save $51.99: Samsung's 58-inch 4K Crystal UHD TV is on sale for $398, down from $449. Beautiful 4K TVs are becoming more affordable and accessible, so you don't have to drop thousands of dollars on a big screen TV. On Black Friday, TVs become even more affordable thanks to some nice price cuts. Samsung's 58-inch 4K Crystal UHD TV (UN58TU7000) is on sale at Walmart for $398, down from $449. For co
Satellite Photos Show Gigantic Iceberg Possibly Drifting Away From Ecologically Sensitive Island
300+Gizmodo / 6h
Iceberg A68a—currently the world’s largest iceberg—is rotating and possibly moving in a westerly direction away from South Georgia Island, according to new satellite photos. This is potentially good news, as the enormous chunk of ice appeared to be on a collision course with the wildlife-filled island. Read more...
'The Mandalorian' just dropped a major reveal about The Child...and then some
27Mashable / 6h
The Mandalorian did not take Thanksgiving weekend off, and instead gave us one of the most significant, loaded episodes of the entire series. "The Jedi" is nonstop, whether it's action, history, or cuteness — not to mention introducing a fan favorite to the live-action Star Wars canon. Oh, and this episode casually dropped the Child's name. GROGU. Sweet baby Grogu. Sweet 50-year-old traumatized b
The Furna vape makes swapping between herb and concentrate so much easier
37Mashable / 6h
Furna Vaporizer $299 CAD, $229 USD View Product The Good The interchangeable oven chambers are incredibly useful. • Being able to flip the mouthpiece around to keep it clean was a thoughtful addition. • Furna's accessories are just as cool as the vape itself. The Bad Less experienced or infrequent cannabis users will probably enjoy the Furna but are unlikely to actually buy it at such a high pric
IKEA's smart home system now supports scenes
48Engadget / 6h
IKEA is filling an important feature gap in its smart home system . The Verge reports that IKEA is adding scene support to Home Smart through a firmware update (1.12.31) for its Tradfri gateways, making it easy to control multiple devices at once without having to rely on other companies’ platforms. You can quickly dim the lights and silence your Symfonisk speakers when you’re getting ready for b
Facebook’s Libra could launch in January
Facebook Libra January
100+TechCrunch / 6h
According to a report from the Financial Times , Facebook-backed cryptocurrency Libra could launch in January. More interestingly, the Libra Association, the consortium created by Facebook, could scale back its ambitions once again. When it was first unveiled, the Libra cryptocurrency was supposed to be a brand new currency tied to a basket of fiat currencies and securities. Originally, it wouldn
India sets rules for commissions, surge pricing for Uber and Ola
86TechCrunch / 6h
Ride-hailing firms such as Ola and Uber can only draw a fee of up to 20% on ride fares in India, New Delhi said in guidelines on Friday, a new setback for the SoftBank-backed firms already struggling to improve their finances in the key overseas market. The guidelines, which for the first time bring modern-age app-based ride-hailing firms under a regulatory framework in the country, also put a ca
There’s no ‘hacker house’ geared toward undergraduate women, so they created one of their own
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Hacker houses are making a comeback for entrepreneurs as remote work drags on. While founders are adapting to quarantine in style, a group of college women in their 20s aren’t waiting until they are done with undergraduate to plunge into the lifestyle themselves. Started by college juniors Coco Sack and Kendall Titus , Womxn Ignite is a house for female and non-binary college undergraduates study
The best Black Friday e-scooter deals: Segway, Razor, Hiboy and more
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Travel green with these excellent electric scooters from Segway, Razor and others on Amazon and Walmart
Save $1700 off this superb Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 laptop this Black Friday
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A fantastic business laptop deal, but it's only available today.
Friday's Best Deals: Intel Core i9, Kyoku Knife Set, JACHS NY Black Friday Sale, Sony X800H 65" 4K TV, Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush, and More
80Gizmodo / 7h
An Intel Core i9 processor and LEGO Ship in a Bottle lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...
Friday's Best Deals: Intel Core i9, Kyoku Knife Set, JACHS NY Black Friday Sale, Sony X800H 65" 4K TV, Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush, and More
80Lifehacker / 7h
An Intel Core i9 processor and LEGO Ship in a Bottle lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...
This massive curved monitor is almost half off for Black Friday
28Mashable / 7h
Save $380: The Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34-inch curved monitor is on sale for $419.99 at Amazon. If you've been lucky enough to get to work from home during the pandemic, we're now on month eight of doing this. If you're sick of staring at the same screen every day, get a new one. Dell's 34-inch UltraSharp curved monitor (U3415W) is on sale for $419.99 at Amazon for Black Friday — that's $380 off t
A Bot Made Frank Sinatra Cover Britney Spears. YouTube Removed It Over Copyright Claims.
200+Futurism / 7h
As artificial intelligence gets more powerful, it can give artists tools to create brand new mediums. That was certainly the case with the high tech music duo DADABOTS, who earlier this year used a neural net to create a bizarre approximation of Frank Sinatra singing “Toxic” by Britney Spears. The musical fusion was unsettling and delightful. Sounding neither quite like Sinatra nor Spears, it gen
Here are the best Black Friday Google Pixel deals today - including the 5 and 4a
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google Pixel Black Friday deals are here - did you know you can bag a FREE Google Pixel 5 right now?
How to Check if Your Android Smartphone Has RCS
100+How-To Geek / 7h
You may have heard about RCS and how it’s a huge upgrade over SMS, the old standard for text messaging. But how do you know if you can actually use RCS? We’ll show you how to easily check. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Holiday 2020: Gifts You Can Send Remotely, No Shipping Needed
How-To Geek / 7h
Shipping items during the holiday season is hardly predictable. If you didn’t get your orders in early then you may be dealing with late shipments or items being out of stock. But why deal with all that? After all, there are plenty of useful or entertaining gifts you can purchase for your friends and family that are completely digital—no shipping or hassle required. Read This Article on Review Ge
Alaska Mileage Plan New Member Bonus: Earn Up To 5,000 Bonus Miles
21One Mile at a Time / 7h
Alaska Mileage Plan is one of my all around favorite frequent flyer programs. Right now there’s a bonus of up to 5,000 miles for new members, which is pretty rare, as I don’t remember the last time we saw such a bonus from the program. Earn up to 5,000 bonus Alaska miles New Alaska Mileage Plan members can earn up to 5,000 bonus miles after qualifying flights . Specifically, members can earn 2,50
The best deals on smartwatches and wearables for Black Friday
52Engadget / 7h
We all could use a little help staying active, especially now when many of us are staying home more and more. That’s arguably the most obvious reason to get a smartwatch, but these wearables have grown over the past few years to do other things, too, like play music via Bluetooth headphones, control smart home devices and even make and receive calls (mostly) on their own. If you’ve had your eye o
This Black Friday phone deal is one of the best ways to get a Nintendo Switch this year
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The sought after Nintendo Switch console could now be yours when making the most of EE's bundle Black Friday phone deal.
Chinese cloud market sees huge rise, but still long way behind US giants
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Chinese cloud computing sector grew by 65% in the third quarter of this year, taking in $5 billion in revenue.
18 deals you don't want to miss this Black Friday
24Engadget / 7h
Black Friday equals primetime holiday shopping, and this roundup of 18 incredible deals won't disappoint. For a limited time only, get an extra 20% off physical products, 40% off apps and software and 70% off eLearning deals with the specified coupon code for each item. 1. LaMetric Time StackCommerce MSRP: $199 | Sale price w/ CODE BFSAVE20: $160 LaMetric Time is so, so much more than a clock. Th
Belkin’s new wireless charger tries to do what AirPower promised
62Engadget / 7h
Wireless charging has stuck around, despite the fact that, compared to its wired counterpart, it’s slower, less efficient and there’s the chance that you might incorrectly place your phone (or other wireless-charging compatible devices) and not charge it altogether. Still, however, the technology persists. And Belkin has tried to make it a little less awkward. Wireless chargers are available almo
The Best External Hard Drive for the Digital Hoarder
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Data hoarding is somewhat of a lost art these days, thanks in large part to streaming services, cloud storage, faster internet access, and uh, digital rights management. Read more...
Black Friday Canon deals: get 29% off the Canon EOS RP and more
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Canon Black Friday deals have landed, bringing big price cuts on the Canon EOS RP and many of our other favorite Canon cameras.
Get a free reusable bottle during S'well's Black Friday sale
Mashable / 7h
Save 25% and get a free bottle: S'well is running a 25% off sitewide sale and orders of $75 or more come with a free 9-ounce bottle. If you're looking for an eco-friendly Black Friday deal, head on over to S'well. The reusable bottle company is running a 25% off sitewide sale and orders over $75 come with a free 9-ounce bottle — just enter the promo code BF2020 at checkout. S'well bottles are ins
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 Convertible Review – Heritage only goes so far
22SlashGear / 7h
Heritage can be a lodestar or it can be a crippling anchor holding you back, and few cars illustrate that quite so well as the Corvette. America’s homegrown sports car star has the history, sure, but it’s fair to say that in its last few generations it’s felt more “quarterback gone to seed” than all-out contender. The 2020 Corvette Stingray … Continue reading
Sophos warns customers it was hit by data breach
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Cybersecurity firm Sophos has disclosed a data breach affecting a small number of customers.
Black Friday 2020 deals: big savings on Corsair gaming accessories
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Save yourself a stack of cash with these incredible savings on Corsair products at Best Buy.
The best Apple deals of Black Friday 2020
40Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / It's been a busy year for Apple, which means a busy year for deals. It’s Black Friday, which means it’s time for larger-than-usual discounts on Apple products. We have a more general roundup of the best Black Friday tech deals on the site, but because we know many people are specifically looking to grab new Apple gear this holiday season, we're giving special mention the best Apple deal
SIM-free iPhone 11 deals just came down to their cheapest ever price
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2019 Apple flagship down to £579 at Amazon and Very - iPhone 11 deals have once again been the star of Black Friday.
How the pandemic has galvanized the rise of the ‘edge’
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How the pandemic turbo-charged tech adoption - and why the edge has been vital.
Dell XPS 13 start at just $649 after top Black Friday laptop deals give huge price cuts
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The Dell XPS 13 starts at just $649 with some fantastic Black Friday laptop deals - but there are great sales across the entire range.
OnePlus 7T drops to record low $300 in B&H Photo's Black Friday sale
84Engadget / 8h
If you’re pining for OnePlus’ early days , when you could buy a reasonably speedy phone for the price of a budget model, we have good news — though you’ll need to act quickly. B&H Photo is selling an unlocked (if T-Mobile oriented) OnePlus 7T at an all-time low price of $300 for Black Friday. That’s half off its usual cost, and lower even than the $399 we saw in September . This is a one-day sale
I stood in line for 5 hours for a COVID-19 test; 4 key takeaways
The Points Guy / 8h
The holiday travel season is in full swing. Of course, as with everything this year, the 2020 edition looks starkly different. From packing your own sanitizer to avoiding crowded planes, it’s important to have a game plan to travel as safely as possible. And a COVID-19 testing strategy may be one of the most critical parts of the equation. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, s
Microsoft Edge is getting a great new way to move tabs from one profile to another
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Experimental feature is available in Canary builds now.
Marriott Offering Free Night After Two Stays For New Members
300+One Mile at a Time / 8h
I’ve written in the past about how Marriott is one of the only major hotel groups to offer a lucrative bonus for new members who join the loyalty program and complete qualifying stays. This promotion has been around for quite a while, but Marriott keeps extending the expiration of the promotion, so I figure it’s worth providing updates on that. With the latest version of the promotion, new Marrio
How to Find Which Apps Are Accessing a Permission on Android
36How-To Geek / 8h
When you have dozens of apps installed on your phone, it’s easy to lose track of which permissions each of them has access to. Therefore, it’s best to ensure only the apps you trust can access sensitive data like your microphone. Here’s how with Android’s built-in permission manager. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
£100 gift card, low prices, superfast – these Vodafone broadband deals are unmissable
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If you're looking for a broadband deal that does it all, Vodafone has got you covered – it's cheap, it's fast, and you get £100 for free.
Some of Anker's best power banks are cheaper in Amazon's Black Friday deals
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Looking for a power bank this Black Friday? Some of the best choices from Anker are on sale right now.
Apple's iPad 10.2 may only be two months old, but it's already cheaper on Black Friday
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The new iPad 10.2 is $50 off for Black Friday, and there's an even bigger discount if you want more storage.
Facebook Libra cryptocurrency set to launch in a matter of weeks
Facebook Libra January
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Libra is set to launch in January but will be significantly scaled back when compared to Facebook's original plans.
This robot vacuum empties itself and it's on sale for Black Friday
40Mashable / 8h
Save $200.99: iRobot's Roomba i3+ is on sale for $399, down from $599.99. Usually when a robot vacuum has a bunch of cool features, the price tag reflects that and it's pricey. Luckily, on Black Friday something that is normally a little too expensive drops down into affordable territory. That's the case with iRobot's Roomba i3+ . Normally $599.99, the robot vacuum is on sale for $399 . So, about
Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The fashion house is following rivals in finding innovative ways to showcase their lines.
You Don't Need to Splurge on Noise Cancelling Headphones
100+Gizmodo / 8h
As the holidays approach you may have added a pair of wireless noise canceling headphones to your wish list. But here’s the thing, despite what all the marketing hype claims, noise canceling technologies aren’t as effective as most headphone makers would have you believe. Unless you spend most of your life on a loud… Read more...
Grab an Intel Core i9 Processor for $365 and Make Your PC Too Powerful
Gizmodo / 8h
Intel Core i9 | $365 | Amazon Intel Core i9 | $365 | Walmart Read more...
The best laptop deals we could find for Black Friday
50Engadget / 8h
As many continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, our laptops have become increasingly more important to our professional and personal lives. Black Friday is one of the best times to shop for a new laptop if you need something a bit more powerful than your current setup, or you’ve found that the things you absolutely need in a laptop have changed over the past few months. As a genera
Fairmont Selling Gift Cards With 20% Bonus
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
The major hotel chains sometimes sell discounted gift cards, which is a great way to lower the cost of hotel stays. For the past few years Fairmont has been offering bonuses on gift card purchases at least twice a year. Fairmont typically offers one of these promotions around Mother’s Day and one around Black Friday, and this year is no different. Earlier in the month I wrote about how Fairmont w
Brush up Your Teeth in Style With the Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush 6500 at 40% Off
20Lifehacker / 9h
Philips Sonicare 6500 Electric Toothbrush | $90 | Amazon Read more...
One Day Only site crashes with crazy 100% off deals
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One Day Only, the super discount online retail store, thought they'd take it to the next level this Black Friday with 100% deals
Black Friday AirPods deals: the best AirPods Pro deals you can still buy today
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The best Black Friday AirPods deals we've spotted so far sees AirPods Pro prices plummet.
Consider Starting and Ending Your Day With a Fake Commute
100Lifehacker / 9h
One of the first parts of working remotely that got people really excited (aside from being able to wear soft clothes all the time) is avoiding their daily commute. Whether that involved a traffic-filled car trip, or depending on perpetually late public transit, the idea of simply getting out of bed and walking to… Read more...
Huawei founder says 'clean break' will free Honor from US sanctions
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ren Zhengfei expresses hope that new freedom will create a major competitor.
The best YouTube camera drops to its lowest price in Black Friday camera deal
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The best YouTube camera right now, the Sony ZV-1, has dropped to its lowest ever price in this Black Friday camera deal.
How to Customize the Safari Start Page on Mac
How-To Geek / 9h
With a gray background and a couple of links, Safari’s start page is quite bland. But it doesn’t have to be! You can add more sections and change the background. Here’s how to customize the Safari start page on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Joss Whedon Has Already Departed His New HBO Show
59Gizmodo / 9h
Get your first look at a big red dog in the teaser for Clifford the Big Red Dog . Josh Boone discusses why The Kid won’t be a part of the new adaptation of The Stand . Plus, new rumors about potential characters in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, a brief tease for Lucifer ’s return, and what’s up on the next episode… Read more...
Save nearly £40 on ghd ceramic hair straighteners with this Black Friday deal
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Get sleek locks for less with this stellar Black Friday deal that'll tame your mane without breaking the bank.
Black Friday laptop deal: save big on this great HP laptop
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Black Friday has brought some great laptop deals, including this tasty offering from HP and Currys.
This Black Friday gaming laptop deal will give you ray tracing and a high refresh for cheap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Acer Predator Triton 300 is a solid mid-range gaming laptop, and one of its most high-end configurations gets a budget price for Black Friday.
ESA and ClearSpace are looking to clean up space debris
Popular Mechanics / 9h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
No Google-Fitbit merger without human rights remedies, says Amnesty to EU
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Human rights NGO, Amnesty International, has written to the EU’s competition regulator calling for Google’s acquisition of wearable maker Fitbit to be blocked — unless meaningful safeguards can be baked in. The tech giant announced its intent to splash $2.1BN to acquire Fitbit a year ago but has yet to gain regulatory approval for the deal in the European Union. In a letter addressed to the blocs
Is Slack overpriced now that the market knows Salesforce might buy it?
83TechCrunch / 9h
The Exchange is technically off today, but we’re here anyway because there’s neat stuff in the world of startups and money to talk about. So, let’s yammer this morning about Slack’s new valuation and what the market is telling us about what the venerable SaaS company is really worth. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on Extra Crunch , or get The Exchange new
Wall Street needs to relax, as startups show remote work is here to stay
100+TechCrunch / 9h
We are hearing that a COVID-19 vaccine could be on the way sooner than later, and that means we could be returning to normal life some time in 2021. That’s the good news. The perplexing news, however, is that each time some positive news emerges about a vaccine — and believe me I’m not complaining — Wall Street punishes stocks it thinks benefits from us being stuck at home. That would be companie
Golden Joysticks and mistakenly buying a PS5: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 40
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.
Microsoft drags users kicking and screaming to newer versions of Windows 10
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A system of automatic upgrades is pushing folks away from the May 2019 Update, as support is about to expire.
New UK tech regulator looks to clamp down on Google, Facebook
UK Facebook Google
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Digital Markets Unit will have the power to enforce new codes of practice for large technology firms
The Garmin Forerunner 745 is a Rs 52,990 smartwatch
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Garmin started its journey in India some time ago and it is only off late that they have brought in some of their marquee devices to the country.
The ultimate sub-$1,000 gaming laptop comes from Lenovo with eight cores and an Nvidia RTX 2060
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The latest sales from Lenovo are offering some great value gaming laptop deals, with savings of up to $300.
Stunning robot vacuum Black Friday deal combines a vac and a mop into one low price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Robot vacuum Black Friday deals are slashing prices on some powerful Eufy devices today.
Our favourite Black Friday Samsung S20 deal is now out of stock - try these alternatives
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
While the best Samsung Galaxy S20 deal has been entirely snapped up, there are still mega Black Friday savings to bag. Here are your best options.
Using LiteDB in PowerShell 7
How-To Geek / 9h
LiteDB is a .NET native NoSQL embedded database. Built-in .NET, LiteDB is easily accessible to PowerShell and works wonderfully as a local and flexible database. Built-in encryption, SQL-like commands, and ACID-compliant with full transaction support LiteDB is simple and easy to use. In this article, we will talk about you can use LiteDB within PowerShell and potential use cases! Read This Articl
Gifting a Game Console? Don't Forget the Subscription!
32How-To Geek / 9h
You were lucky enough to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation 5, or an Xbox Series X/S. But before you call Christmas a wrap, you gotta grab a subscription for Switch Online, PlayStation Plus, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. These subscriptions are the key to playing games with friends, and they come with cool perks like free games and discounts on new titles. Read This Article on Revie
Is This the Gayest Yuletide Yet?
89Wired / 9h
Streaming services are giving LGBTQ fans a tidy package of content this holiday season.
We test Herman Miller’s $1,499 gaming chair: All business—to a fault
36Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / The Herman Miller x Logitech Embody chair. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Recently, our coverage of the work-from-home universe expanded to include "gaming" chairs . This is because, in spite of their branding, they're not much different from average office chairs—and in a year when remote work has become ever more commonplace, they're sometimes a competitively priced home-office option. But
The Best Home Gym Equipment for Gadget Nerds
37Gizmodo / 9h
With gyms closed, 2020 is the year of working out at home. However, building a home gym isn’t easy. There are lots of considerations like budget, space, and your preferred activity type. Thankfully, fitness tech has come a long way in the past few years. You don’t have to shell out an absurd amount of money for a… Read more...
Should I Keep Using My Password Manager?
100+Lifehacker / 9h
You should be using a password manager, because it’s one of the best things you can do to secure your digital life. With it, you’ll be able to create strong, incredibly difficult to guess passwords that you won’t even be able to remember yourself. Your password manager will store them for you, and you’ll be able to… Read more...
Make It Look Like Wes Anderson Designed Your Home Office With These Zoom Backgrounds
100+Lifehacker / 9h
Are you bored of your usual Zoom backgrounds? Are you tired of panic-cleaning the area immediately behind your desk 30 seconds before a Zoom meeting so your colleagues don’t see the trash heap you call home? Allow us to introduce you to your latest option: Zoom backgrounds that feature home offices designed in the… Read more...
How to Choose Which Extensions Appear on Your Edge Toolbar
How-To Geek / 9h
Extensions in Microsoft Edge can make your browser more useful or powerful. But sometimes you might not like icons for each extension taking up space on the toolbar. Here are two easy ways to manage which extension icons appear on your Edge toolbar. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 50% Bonus
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
There are quite a few loyalty programs that frequently run promotions on purchased points , which can represent a great deal, especially for aspirational redemptions. Back in the day Starwood Preferred Guest would often have promotions on purchased points, while Marriott Rewards wouldn’t. Since the Marriott Bonvoy program was formed we’ve seen several promotions on purchased points, and that tren
One of the world's best smartwatches hits its lowest price ever in Amazon's Black Friday sale
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The powerful Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 4G has received a £70 price cut in the Amazon Black Friday sale.
Black Friday monitor deal: save £230 on this Samsung 34-inch curved ultrawide screen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Massive savings on this awesome screen: the perfect monitor for your home office.
The headphone, speaker and audio deals worth looking at on Black Friday
54Engadget / 10h
Headphones and speakers are always popular holiday shopping items because many people put them on their wish lists, but also because they make great gifts even for those that are hard to shop for. That’s also not to mention that the best of the best (including our favorites) are normally hundreds of dollars — but they receive healthy discounts on days like Black Friday. Instead of scouring the in
Join the instant camera trend with this Kodak Black Friday sale
20Mashable / 10h
Kodak instant cameras and printers are 30% for Black Friday: BEST FOR A CLASSIC LOOK: Kodak Smile Classic instant camera — save $45 BEST FOR TAKING ON THE GO: Kodak Smile instant camera — save $30 BEST FOR PRINTING PHONE PICS: Kodak Smile instant printer — save $30 We have access to high-quality cameras every second of the day thanks to our phones, but there's something so fun about a camera that
Nanodiamonds could help improve diagnostic tests to detect disease
SlashGear / 10h
Researchers at UCL have conducted tests that found the quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to increase the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests. Researchers say nanodiamonds could allow for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV. Paper-based lateral flow tests work the same way as a pregnancy test. A strip of paper is soaked in a fluid sample … Continue reading
Three is offering the absolute best SIM only deals for Black Friday 2020
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Unlimited data for just £16/pm? You betcha - Three has always been impressive when it comes to big data for cheap and this Black Friday is no different.
5G demand will see smartphone market rebound over Christmas
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Signs of recovery after difficult year.
This 12-year-old genius is already in College
Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Get 75% off cloud storage with pCloud Black Friday deal
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Mega pCloud Black Friday deal: get 2TB lifetime cloud storage for a one-time payment of £245
This Black Friday PC gaming deal cuts more than half off this Alienware monitor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Alienware 25 AW2518HF is a speedy little monitor, supporting up to 240 fps, and right now you can get it for just $249 on Black Friday.
This $300 off MSI with Nvidia RTX 2070 is one of today's best Black Friday gaming laptop deals
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
There's a fantastic Black Friday gaming laptop deal available at Amazon on an RTX 2070-equipped MSI for just $1,099.99.
How to Trade Pokémon in ‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re looking to complete your Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield, your friends can help you out. Once you’ve reached Route 2, you can begin trading with your friends (or random players) via Y-Comm. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Author hides short story in 1000 copies of his book, Twitter turns detective
67Mashable / 10h
If you're going to sign 1000 copies of your new book, you might as well make the most of that inevitable wrist ache. Last month, writer Will Maclean's debut novel The Apparition Phase was released into the world. To mark its publication, independent London bookstore Goldsboro Books released 1000 signed and exclusive first editions to members of their monthly book club. But rather than just puttin
This unlimited data iPhone 12 Pro deal from Three is free upfront and just £55/pm
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Although it's a brand new device, we're seeing some surprisingly excellent iPhone 12 Pro deals today – and this one tops them all.
The Best Deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020
43How-To Geek / 10h
Can you believe that it’s already Black Friday? Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Gamestop are running their best end-of-the-year deals this weekend, just in time for some hardcore Christmas shopping. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and check out the hottest deals available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to use OSINT To Protect Your Organization
How-To Geek / 10h
Organizations have a digital footprint and all their staff do, too. These footprints can contain a wealth of sensitive or weaponizable information. OSINT lets you see what the hackers can see. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
American Selling AAdvantage Miles For 50% Off
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
American AAdvantage constantly has promotions on purchased miles. For most of November American was offering at most a 35% discount on purchased miles, while the promotion has now been improved for Black Friday. American’s promo on purchased miles Before I talk about this promotion specifically, it’s worth noting that nowadays American Airlines requires you to log into your account to see what of
2022 Genesis GV70 will debut with innovative biometrics and rear-seat detection technology
SlashGear / 10h
It seems the 2022 Genesis GV70 will offer more than just unprecedented luxury and good looks. According to the Korean Car Blog, the newest GV70 will feature an in-vehicle fingerprint-activated biometrics system and a new rear-seat detection radar sensor. The Santa Fe SUV was among the first Hyundai vehicles to get in-vehicle fingerprint scanners, but the new system in the … Continue reading
AMD shows Intel how it’s done by bringing its most exciting tech to older motherboards
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It’s now possible to use Smart Access Memory, which boosts performance considerably, without a cutting-edge board.
Let's Get Lit: Save Up to 22% Off Gaming PCs, Laptops, and Monitors at Amazon
32Gizmodo / 10h
Up to 22% Off Gaming PCs, Laptops, Monitors | Amazon Read more...
Get a free 4K TV with Virgin's blistering Black Friday broadband deal
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A free TV, superfast speeds, loads of channels - Virgin Black Friday deals have it all - but they still won't be for everybody...
AI can run your work meetings now
500+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Headroom is one of several apps advertising AI as the solution for your messy virtual/video meetings. (credit: Headroom ) Julian Green was explaining the big problem with meetings when our meeting started to glitch. The pixels of his face rearranged themselves. A sentence came out as hiccups. Then he sputtered, froze, and ghosted. Green and I had been chatting on Headroom , a new video
The Bahamas is reopening its two highest-profile resorts: Here’s what to expect
38The Points Guy / 10h
After a false start back in July that led to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Bahamas reopened for tourism in early November . With a simplified testing strategy in place, this nation of islands is now also ready to open two of its highest-profile and most popular resorts in time for the holidays — Atlantis Paradise Island and Baha Mar . Atlantis is scheduled to reopen on December 10, while Baha Ma
What's a Semi-Log Plot and How Can You Use It for Covid Data?
100+Wired / 10h
It is very useful for showing data that spans different orders of magnitude—like case numbers in South Korea compared to the numbers in the United States.
Alaska Airlines Offers 5000 Bonus Miles To New Members
View from the Wing / 10h
Airlines are looking for new frequent flyer members and are willing to front bonus miles to get them. Traditional frequent flyers aren't traveling so much now, and flights have a lower proportion of members than airlines are used to. They need a marketing relationship with the people who are flying, in order to encourage them to fly more and take their credit cards. Continue reading ...
Engadget readers can get $150 off Segway’s Kickscooter Max at Wellbots
51Engadget / 10h
If you’re looking for a way to expand your mobility options through the pandemic, look no further. Wellbots is offering a special discount on the Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max only for Engadget readers. Typically you can expect to pay $799 for the e-scooter, but if you use the code “ENGADGET150” at checkout, you’ll get $150 off, making it a more approachable $649. That’s a more sizeable upfront
How to Get All Your Amazon Packages on the Same Day
20How-To Geek / 10h
If you place multiple orders on Amazon, but want to receive all your packages on the same day, try Amazon Day Delivery. Available for Prime members, this feature tells Amazon to deliver all your orders on the same day each week. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Staying At A Kimpton? Don’t Forget The Secret Social Password
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
IHG initially announced that it was purchasing Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants back in 2014, but up until a couple of years ago the brands continued to operate separately. Then in 2018 the Kimpton Karma Rewards program was finally integrated into the IHG Rewards Club program . Understandably, many people were concerned that IHG’s takeover of Kimpton would mean that the brand would lose what makes it
Black Friday headphones deals: the best wireless earbuds deal is still in stock
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The best wireless earbuds of 2020, AKA the Sony WF-1000XM3, have hit their lowest price in this stunning Black Friday headphones deal.
Apple Watches are on sale for Black Friday, but deals are fleeting
Mashable / 10h
Save up to $79.01: Select Apple Watch Series 6, Series 3, and SE models are on sale for Black Friday. Depending on the color, savings could reach up to 23%. OUR TOP PICK: Apple Watch Series 6 — $329.98 (save $69.02) BEST FOR MOST PEOPLE: Apple Watch SE — $309.99 (save $49.01) BUDGET PICK: Apple Watch Series 3 — $119.99 (save $79.01) Following the absolute best AirPods Pro deal we've ever seen , m
Why it's not always as simple as TikTok's dating advice 'if he wanted to, he would'
Mashable / 10h
There's one piece of dating advice that I never want to hear ever again: "If he wanted to, he would." It's that statement, uttered in a matter-of-fact tone with a shrug, that's all over TikTok at present. And hearing it as I swipe through my For You Page makes me want to hurl my phone out of the nearest window. Don't get me wrong, there's definitely a lot of truth to that line. And I'm in no doub
Volvo created the “ultimate driving simulator” using the latest gaming tech
SlashGear / 10h
Engineers at Volvo have created what they call the ultimate driving simulator. The driving simulator wasn’t created for fun. Rather it was created to help them improve vehicle safety and autonomous driving technology. Volvo has a very long history of vehicle safety innovations. The new ultimate driving simulator provides Volvo with groundbreaking mixed-reality simulation. The set up has a moving
Here are all of the Apple devices on sale for Black Friday
58Engadget / 11h
Apple’s had a busy couple of months recently: with three virtual events and a number of new products released (including new Macs with Apple-developed chips), the company has a number of gadget you might be looking for deals on this Black Friday. As usual, your best bet for Apple deals comes from retailers like Amazon rather than directly from Apple itself. While not all of the company’s latest d
Apple's brand-new MacBook Pro is $300 off for Black Friday
28Mashable / 11h
Save $300: Apple's new MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for $2,499 at Amazon for Black Friday. While Apple is just offering an Apple Store gift card with purchases for Black Friday, other retailers are actually discounting Apple products. Over at Amazon, the brand new MacBook Pro is $300 off . This laptop has a 16-inch Retina display, Touch Bar and Touch ID, and amazing 1TB sto
Black Friday deal: Save $350 on this powerful RTX 2070 Super Max-Q gaming laptop till end of day
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Get the HP Omen 15 gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 2070 for 21% off with this Black Friday deal.
BIS approval delays hit sales of devices that rely on Chinese imports
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With the mandatory BIS certifications taking up to 2 months, companies like Apple, Oppo, Xiaomi, Amazfit etc face the heat
PlayStation Network accounts have been banned for accessing via a borrowed PS5
38SlashGear / 11h
Something disturbing has been going on for PlayStation gamers that has resulted in some accounts being banned. Some PlayStation Network accounts have been banned after the account owners borrowed a PlayStation 5 to access the PlayStation Plus Collection. Word of the account bannings has surfaced via multiple forum posts online. One of the key benefits of PlayStation Plus is access … Continue read
The best video game deals of Black Friday 2020
Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / There are lots of deals on Nintendo Switch games this Black Friday. (credit: Photo Illustration by Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Black Friday is here, and it's brought a deluge of discounts on video games and gaming gear. We've already posted a more general roundup of the best Black Friday deals , but with more and more people using video games to keep themse
As Cities Curb Surveillance, Baltimore Police Took to the Air
100+Wired / 11h
In a program that overcame three court challenges this year, planes with high-tech cameras circled the city up to 40 hours a week.
Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for $50 or Less
100+Wired / 11h
No, you don't need to drop a boatload of money just because it's the biggest shopping day of the year. These picks won't empty out your wallet.
SoulCycle's at-home bike is great for Soul diehards
41Mashable / 11h
SoulCycle at-home bike $2,500 View Product The Good It's a well-made • sturdy bike. • No at-home bike will do a better job capturing the SoulCycle experience. • It's easy to use and provides a solid workout. • The instructors are • overall • good. • There's no pressure from a numbers-focused workout. The Bad Peloton does a lot better. • It's really • really expensive. • The user interface isn't p
The best Black Friday tech deals we could find
92Engadget / 11h
Black Friday is officially upon us. If you’re shocked, don’t worry — so are we. It’s surprisingly partially because that means November is almost over, but even more so because we’ve been living through weeks of on-and-off tech deals already. 2020’s unique nature prompted many retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season at the beginning of this month, so there have been great deals to grab
Borexino experiment gathers critical data on how stars shine
SlashGear / 11h
The Borexino scientific collaboration is an experiment at the Gran Sasso National Laboratories of the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics. Researchers on the project on November 25 announced the first-ever detection of neutrinos produced by the sun by the CNO cycle (carbon-nitrogen-oxygen). The project is an experimental result of historical value completing a chapter of physics that s
This Black Friday PS5 deal knocks £90 off the Astro A50 wireless gaming headset
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This Black Friday PS5 deal on the Astro A50 drops the popular wireless headsets down to its lowest ever price.
Finance sector warns against Instant EFT payments in South Africa
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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has urged customers to proceed with caution and issued a warning about the potential pitfalls of "instant EFTs" on Black Friday.
Apple's next Macbook Pro could feature the AMD Radeon RX 6700 series
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Apple may already have another winner on its hands.
How to Get Apple’s Education Discount on a Mac or iPad
59How-To Geek / 12h
Are you a homeschool teacher, college student, parent of a college student, K-12 teacher, or faculty member? If so, Apple offers discounted Education Pricing on Macs and iPads. Here’s how to save some cash on your Apple hardware purchase. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Amazon dropped thousands of deals for Black Friday — here are the very best ones
68Mashable / 12h
It's Black Friday! Here are the best deals on Amazon so far: BEST TV DEAL: TCL 40-inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV (40S325) — save $120 BEST LAPTOP DEAL: Apple MacBook Air (early 2020, 512GB) — save $249.01 BEST HEADPHONE DEAL: AirPods Pro — save $80 BEST SMART HOME DEAL: Echo Dot (4th gen) — save $21 and get six months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free BEST GAMING DEAL: Nintendo Switch system bundl
The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine will be tested in a new trial after questions over its data
500+MIT Technology Review / 12h
The news: The Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine will be tested in a new global trial, AstraZeneca’s CEO, Pascal Soriot, has told Bloomberg . Previously it had been expected to just add an arm to its existing US trial. The news comes amid criticism of the way it has collected and presented its data so far. The specifics: An announcement on Monday that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine could prote
Hurry! The Apple Watch 3 is just $119 - its lowest price ever for Black Friday
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Snag this deal while you can - the Apple Watch 3 drops to its lowest price ever at the Amazon Black Friday sale.
Amazon expands IP accelerator service to Europe
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Amazon has announced that its IP Accelerator solution is now available in its six largest European markets, just in time for Black Friday.
Black Friday phone deals: these are the five offers not to be missed in 2020
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Black Friday phone deals are here! And these are the top five we've managed to find in the sale this year.
India's e-com festival season sale up by 65% this year at $8.3 billion
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India’s online festive sale for a month pulled in $8.3 billion in gross sales up by 65% from last year, according to a research report.
Audi Sport unveils e-tron FE07 Formula E racing car
SlashGear / 12h
The 2021 Formula E season is fast approaching, and Audi is wasting no time unveiling its brand-new e-tron FE07 racing car. With a new MGU05 electric powertrain developed in-house, Audi Sport claims its e-tron FE07 race car achieves 95-percent efficiency and goes from zero to sixty mph in 2.8-seconds. “Motorsport has always been of decisive importance for Audi and its … Continue reading
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack
500+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems.
Our exclusive Google Pixel 5 deal is the best on the handset this Black Friday
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Coupon code saves you a wedge on Google's flagship phone - check out this brilliant Black Friday Pixel 5 deal.
Get the cheapest-ever SIM-free iPhone 12 Mini deal – just £679 with our code
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It's never easy to find a SIM-free iPhone deal for cheap, especially on a device that's brand new – but here we are!
The best Black Friday printer deals: save $$$ on Canon and HP
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Get these amazing Black Friday Canon and HP printer deals while they're hot.
Xiaomi Redmi Watch announced with a very low price and 7 days of battery life
Xiaomi Redmi Watch China
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The Redmi Watch is a very affordable smartwatch, announced alongside the new Redmi Note 9 series of phones.
Hot Black Friday PS5 deals, games and accessories you won't want to miss
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Just got a PS5? Don't miss these cracking Black Friday PS5 deals before they're gone for good.
There's no shame in not finishing a video game
200+Mashable / 12h
Welcome to No Shame November ! This week we're diving into the pop culture we love that society tells us we shouldn't. It’s OK to leave a video game unfinished. Even if you like it, even if you really want to finish it, it’s OK that you haven’t. It doesn’t make you a failure. Video games are meant to be entertainment. If a game doesn’t suit your mood, drop it and try again another time. If a game
The Best Black Friday Deals on Self-Care and Sex Toys
83Wired / 12h
Do you need some extra soothing? Possibly with LED lights? We found the best discounts on vibrators, skincare tools, and more.
American Airlines is offering lucrative Black Friday promotions
36The Points Guy / 12h
American Airlines is getting in the holiday spirit with its latest round of offers. The Fort Worth-based carrier just launched three distinct promotions aimed at drumming up business during the toughest crisis the industry has faced in decades. In the years leading up to the pandemic, the legacy Big 3 airlines rarely offered such sweeping discounts, but we’re truly living in unprecedented times.
ESA signs contract with ClearSpace to clean up space debris
24SlashGear / 12h
The ESA has signed a contract with an industrial team led by ClearSpace SA worth €86 million to remove a specific piece of space debris. Under the contract, ClearSpace SA will launch the first active debris removal mission known as ClearSpace-1. That mission will rendezvous with, capture, and push a Vespa payload adapter in the atmosphere where it will burn … Continue reading
Tecno Pova with quad-camera to launch on December 4 in India
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Teno Pova will be the company’s next smartphone in the budget segment.
Manchester United hackers 'demanding million-pound ransom'
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No motive known for Manchester United cyberattack.
