Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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Elon Musk's pile of money is now bigger than Bill Gates's pile of money

500+Mashable / 3h
In the battle of rich, white dudes becoming even richer, Elon Musk is winning. The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has overtaken Bill Gates to become the second richest man in the world, behind Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Bloomberg has assessed. This is due to Tesla stock recently soaring after becoming part of the S&P 500 index, propelling Musk's net worth to $127.9 billion, which is slightly (by slightly, I

Unexplained Monolith Discovered in Rural Utah's Red Rock Country

200+Gizmodo / 2h
Officers from the Utah Department of Public Safety discovered a shiny metallic monolith in rural Utah’s Red Rock Country on November 18 while surveying big horn sheep by helicopter. The monolith has drawn comparisons to the black monolith in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey , and the helicopter crew… Read more...

Buy LifeMiles (Star Aliance) For Just 1.1 Cents Apiece

46View from the Wing / 6min
Reprising an offer from September, LifeMiles is selling miles with a 200% bonus through December 3. Continue reading ...


Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments

100+BBC News - Technology / 7min
Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment.

How to Make Multiple Smart Speakers Work Together

24Wired / 8min
Have a bunch of Amazon Echo speakers (or Google or Apple devices) around your house? Here's how to organize and control them all easily.

Facebook Can Be a Boon to Nonprofits—If They Get Verified

28Wired / 8min
Organizations say they struggle with the social media giant's registration system and inability to reach a live person.

A New Study About Color Tries to Decode ‘The Brain’s Pantone’

24Wired / 8min
How do humans perceive color? An NIH experiment finds a way to measure what happens after light hits the eye—using brain scans.

Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday

Wired / 8min
You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models.

Geology at the Martian equator suggests a massive flood in the distant past

SlashGear / 15min
Researchers have been looking at the field geology on the equator of Mars and found that it suggests an ancient flood of an unimaginable magnitude washed through Gale Crater on the Martian equator about 4 billion years ago. The finding suggests that there is a possibility life may have existed around Gale Crater billions of years ago. The new finding … Continue reading

Industrial drone maker Percepto raises $45M and integrates with Boston Dynamics’ Spot

99TechCrunch / 17min
Consumer drones have over the years struggled with an image of being no more than expensive and delicate toys. But applications in industrial, military and enterprise scenarios have shown that there is indeed a market for unmanned aerial vehicles, and today, a startup that makes drones for some of those latter purposes is announcing a large round of funding and a partnership that provides a pictu

QR Codes finally find their groove during the pandemic

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Coronavirus has transformed everyone’s lives – and QR codes are central to this new world.

This is the best Black Friday gaming laptop deal we've seen: Razer Blade Pro 17 gets £700 off

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
With £700 off, this Razer Blade Pro 17 offer is the best Black Friday gaming laptop deal we've seen so far.

Fake VPN add-ons hit Microsoft Edge browser store

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
The malicious Edge VPN add-ons were found to be injecting suspicious ads into search results.

Currys Black Friday kitchen deals: get 20% off KitchenAid mixers and more

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
The Currys Black Friday deals have produced an array of kitchen tech bargains – here's our pick of the tastiest ones.

How to Expand Your Xbox Series X|S Storage

How-To Geek / 28min
The Xbox Series X comes with a 1TB internal drive, while the Series S includes a modest 500GB instead. After downloading a few games, you might find your console is already low on space. Here are several ways you can add more space, with a solution for every budget. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Black Friday AirPods deals: the best AirPods Pro deal we've seen is still available

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
You can get the Apple AirPods Pro at their lowest price thanks to these brilliant early Black Friday AirPods deals.

Moto E7 announced with an incredibly low price and big camera promises

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
The Moto E7 has a double-digit price and promises incredible camera performance for the money.

Deathloop will make the most of the PS5 DualSense controller – here's how

20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
From gun jams to moving around rough paths, Sony's DualSense controller will be fully utilized in Deathloop

Bugatti and the Little Car Company’s Baby II debuts in North America

SlashGear / 45min
The Bugatti Baby II mini electric car debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last year. Built to commemorate the 110th anniversary of French carmaker Bugatti, the Baby II is built in collaboration with the Little Car Company and will be sold in limited numbers. Now, the Bugatti Baby II has arrived at Willow Springs International Raceway in Southern California. It … Continue reading

This AI chip claims to mimic the human brain

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The prototype chip could usher in a new generation of smarter bionic implants.

Buy LifeMiles For 1.1 Cents Each (200% Bonus)

400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
LifeMiles is known for the excellent promotions it offers on purchased miles. The program has just launched its Cyber Week promo, and it’s in line with the best bonuses we’ve seen from LifeMiles. Buy LifeMiles for 1.1 cents each Through Thursday, December 3, 2020, LifeMiles is offering a 200% bonus on purchased miles . This promotion is publicly available, and the 200% bonus applies no matter how

Calling VCs in Israel: Be featured in The Great TechCrunch Survey of European VC

64TechCrunch / 1h
TechCrunch is embarking on a major new project to survey the venture capital investors of Europe, and their cities. Our survey of VCs in Israel will capture how the country is faring, and what changes are being wrought amongst investors by the coronavirus pandemic. (Please note, if you have filled the survey out already, there is no need to do it again). We’d like to know how Israel’s startup sce

World Of Hyatt Selling Points With 30% Bonus (Last Chance)

500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Several weeks ago World of Hyatt launched its current promotion on purchased points . This could potentially be a great deal, especially in conjunction with the current 15-25% rebate on award redemptions . If you’ve been considering this promotion but haven’t yet purchased points, this is a reminder that this promotion expires today. Buy Hyatt Points With 30% Bonus Through Tuesday, November 24, 2

The Wander app is a nostalgic Wayback Machine for VR

56Mashable / 1h
Let's face it: 2020 isn't the year for holiday travel The CDC cautioned against it last week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while that isn't going to stop millions from trying anyway, many of us have to find alternative ways of seeing our old stomping grounds. For most, that might be through the window of a Zoom call. If you have an Oculus Quest , you can go much, much further. I've spent the

Which cards should you use for online grocery delivery services?

The Points Guy / 1h
Before 2020, I got almost nothing delivered. I was the kind of person who enjoyed perusing stores and boutiques for clothes, and I found grocery shopping a cathartic part of my weekly schedule. The only thing I ever had delivered was takeout on occasion and maybe the odd Amazon order if I couldn’t find what I needed in person. Of course, the coronavirus pandemic changed that — suddenly I was gett

Chinese Chang’e 5 mission launches to the moon

China 5 Moon Chang’e-5
SlashGear / 1h
Early Tuesday morning at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in South China’s Hainan province, the China National Space Administration successfully launched its Chang’e 5 mission to the moon. The mission is intended to bring back samples of lunar material from the moon for the first time in 44 years. Chang’e 5 launched atop a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket, … Continue reading

Microsoft makes copy and paste smarter than ever in Edge

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Retain the formatting of whatever content you copy from your web browser.

Google announces R2.2bn investment into Cape Town and Western Cape

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At the presidential investment summit, Google made some big moves

The Science of Listening: How Brilliant Sound Makes for Better Living

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Listening is the world’s most versatile drug. Administered in the right quantities—and at the right quality—music, podcasts and other forms of culture can supercharge our mood

Intel Rocket Lake CPUs again rumored to land in March 2021

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With several rumors now pointing to a March launch, maybe we don’t have much more than a few months to wait.

Black Friday TV deals are slashing prices on Sony 4K OLED TVs

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Some massive Sony TVs are seeing massive discounts for Black Friday, with a host of offers at Currys and John Lewis.

Huawei launches first PC powered by in-house CPU; just don't expect Apple M1 performance

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Huawei MateStation B515 runs on an in-house CPU and comes with a smart keyboard and 23.8-inch monitor.

This Super Mario Bros. 3 cartridge sold for $156,000 – but why?

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A rare copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 has sold for $156,000 at auction. But why is it so sought after?

Is Baby Yoda turning to the Dark Side? We investigated.

28Mashable / 1h
If there's one lesson we've learned from the Star Wars universe thus far, it's this: Those who are strong with the Force, but lack mentorship, are highly likely to be tempted by the Dark Side. That was true, tragically, of Anakin Skywalker a.k.a. Darth Vader. It was true of his son Luke, who was one lightsaber blow away from striking his father down in anger at the Emperor's instigation. And it w

PLI scheme effective: India exports $ 1.5 billion worth of smartphones

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
India is expected to export smartphones worth $ 1.5 billion (around Rs 11,113 crore) this year to various countries, including the UAE, the US and Russia, according to research firm techARC.

BTS' festive 'one-shot' video for 'Life Goes On' is room after room of holiday knitwear

30Mashable / 1h
K-pop monarchs BTS dropped their comforting new anthem, "Life Goes On," last week along with their latest album BE , which nods to a year of isolation, uncertainty, and loneliness for many during the pandemic. Though they've already released a delightfully pyjama-clad music video for the track, BTS hit The Late Late Show with James Corden on Monday with a special holiday version of the video. Edi

Samsung Galaxy S21 chipset likely to be unveiled on December 1

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Qualcomm has strongly hinted that it will unveil the Snapdragon 875 during its Tech Summit keynotes.

Garmin Black Friday deal: save £70 off the stylish Vivomove 3 at Amazon right now

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The Vivomove 3 blends traditional looks with premium fitness features, and is cheaper than ever at Amazon for Black Friday.

Black Friday laptop deals: save £320 on one of the best laptops in the world

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Every day this week, Dell is bringing its Mega Deals, which offer some huge price cuts in the runup to Black Friday.

The best Instant Pot and multicooker deals of Black Friday 2020

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Looking for an Instant Pot this Black Friday but don't know which one is best for you? Here are the best multicooker deals as of Nov. 25. OUR TOP PICK: Instant Pot Evo Plus 9-in-1 pressure cooker — save $50.04 BEST FOR SMART HOMES: Instant Pot Smart WiFi 8-in-1 electric pressure cooker — save $59.96 BEST FOR AIR FRYING AND PRESSURE COOKING: Instant Pot Duo Crisp eight-quart 11-in-1 pressure cooke

This trash can changes its own bag — and it's on sale for Black Friday

20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Make taking out the garbage less gross with a Townew smart trash can for $94.97, a $24 savings as of Nov. 24. Until the trash magically jumps out of the can and walks itself outside, this self-sealing, self-changing trash can from Townew is as close as we’ll get to a fully automated garbage experience. And it’s on sale for under $100 ahead of Black Friday. This trash can will seal its own

How to become an Excel expert for just $10

20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Finally master Microsoft Excel with the Ultimate Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle , on sale for $10.20 as of Nov. 24. Just use the code BFSAVE70. While Excel may seem pretty straightforward if you're only using the basic functionalities, you need to stay updated on the latest tools to get the most out of the program. If you're ready to commit, the Ultimate Microsoft Excel Cert

Make your WiFi less spotty with an at-home analyzer on sale

20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Optimize your WiFi with the NetSpot Home WiFi Analyzer , on sale for $23.99 as of Nov. 24 when you use the code BFSAVE40. We all have that one spot in our homes that seems to be in another dimension entirely. No matter how blazing fast your internet subscription is, that single area doesn't seem to get good signal. To ensure that you get a solid connection from any spot in your home, NetSp

Gift yourself a break from cleaning with a robot vacuum on sale

20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep your home spotless with a Cybovac E30 robot vacuum cleaner for $189.97, a 23% savings as of Nov. 24. There's nothing quite as satisfying as sitting on the couch while a robot vacuum cleans up for you. This Cybovac E30 robot vacuum has been on sale before , but now it's at an even lower price. You won't even need to enter a coupon code. The Cybovac E30 has loads of great features, incl

Use this adapter to connect Bluetooth headphones to the Nintendo Switch

24Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Enjoy Animal Crossing in your headphones with a HomeSpot Bluetooth Audio Adapter Pro for Nintendo Switch for $42.99, a 14% savings as of Nov. 24. We all love the Nintendo Switch: In fact, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of 2020's few bright spots. But it is a bit annoying that the console has such a hard time connecting to headphones. Yes, you can use the 3.5mm headphone jack at the

Amazon Echo Buds get a new Apple AirPods-beating feature to keep you fit

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The Amazon Echo Buds can now track your workouts with Alexa voice commands.

Lava to manufacture smartphones for Nokia and Motorola in India

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Lava has confirmed that it has begun manufacturing Nokia smartphones in India, and Motorola might be next in the pipeline.

Watch a Porsche Taycan break the Guinness World Record for an EV drift

90Engadget / 2h
If you’ve ever kicked out the tail of your car, you’re aware of the razor-thin line between a clean drift and a wild spin. Now, imagine holding that knife edge for 55 minutes over a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. That’s exactly what Porsche driving instructor Dennis Retera pulled off in a Porsche Taycan EV, setting a new Guinness world record in the process. Retera set the record in a real-whee

Want a Nintendo Switch? It's free with EE's Black Friday phone deals from £29/pm

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You can currently get a free Nintendo Switch with this cheap Oppo phone deal directly from the EE website.

Kahoot drops $50M on Drops to add language learning to its gamified education stable

98TechCrunch / 2h
After raising $215 million from SoftBank to double down on the surge of interest in online learning, Kahoot has made an acquisition to expand the scope of subjects that it covers. The popular startup, which lets people build and share educational games, has picked up Drops, a startup that helps people learn languages by way of short picture- and word-based games. The plan is to integrate more Kah

Caura, the app for U.K. car owners, begins offering insurance

100+TechCrunch / 2h
Caura , the U.K. startup that wants to take the hassle out of car ownership, is launching car insurance — unveiling its insurtech ambitions. Dubbed “Caura Protect,” the new insurance product claims to reduce the cost and time taken to insure a car, building on the app’s existing car management features. Launched earlier this year by Sai Lakshmi, who previously co-founded medication management ser

Vodafone unveils new range of IoT services to get your business connected

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Vodafone hopes 'end-to-end' IoT service will drive SMB adoption.

Apple's M1 chipset could have some major compatibility issues

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Apple made some bold promises regarding the M1 chip, but people are experiencing crashes and major software issues.

Hyperbaric oxygen treatments could reverse the aging process

Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple M1 chip performs admirably against AMD's Ryzen 5000 workstation with RTX3080

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New MacBooks are only half as slow against machines that are twice the price.

New iPad Pro 2021 looks set to copy the iPhone 12's best new feature

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
According to a new report, the new iPad Pro 2021 models will use OLED displays, not LCD like previous models.

China successfully launch Chang’e-5 spacecraft

China 5 Moon Earth
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple to let Windows 10 run on its new Macs

Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

PUBG Mobile India launch gets closer as company gets incorporated

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
PUBG India Private Limited has been registered as a company based out of the IT capital of India – Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Curiosity rover finds evidence of ancient megafloods on Mars

86Engadget / 3h
Previous images of large channels on Mars and giant wave-like features on its surface called “megaripples” indicate that the planet suffered from catastrophic floods in the past. Now, a team of scientists has used data gathered by the Curiosity rover to prove that megafloods swept across the Gale crater around 4 billion years ago. “We identified megafloods for the first time using detailed sedime

Uber Pass plan arrives in South Africa

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Uber's R100 subscription service is being launched in major cities across South Africa

Oppo A15 price in India reduced by Rs 1,000

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Oppo A15 has received a price cut on Amazon in India.
YESTERDAY

Woolworths to bring out delivery app

32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Following in Checkers footsteps, Woolworths has teased that it will be bringing out a same-day delivery app

How Archaeologists Are Using Deep Learning to Dig Deeper

200+NYT > Technology / 4h
Trawling ancient history with neural nets.

My Name Is GPT-3 and I Approved This Article

200+NYT > Technology / 4h
The latest natural-language system generates tweets, pens poetry, summarizes emails, answers trivia questions, translates languages and even writes its own computer programs.

When A.I. Falls in Love

100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The Times asked GPT-3 to tell us a little about itself and its romantic life.

Google-backed Chinese truck-hailing firm Manbang raises $1.7 billion

100+TechCrunch / 4h
The Chinese Uber for trucks Manbang announced Tuesday that it has raised $1.7 billion in its latest funding round, two years after it hauled in $1.9 billion from investors including SoftBank Group and Alphabet Inc’s venture capital fund CapitalG. The news came fresh off a Wall Street Journal report two weeks ago that Manbang was seeking $1 billion ahead of an initial public offering next year. Th

Google beta testing Task Mate app in India; lets you earn money against simple tasks

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The app will let users complete simple tasks and will pay the users real money that can be withdrawn to a mobile wallet.

Google Pay to kill its web app feature

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google is set to remove 'pay.google.com', its peer-to-peer payments facility on its web app, from January 2021. Also, it is set to add a fee for instant money transfers.

Building resilient supply chains

48MIT Technology Review / 5h
Turbulent times can expose weaknesses in distribution chains, putting stress on chokepoints and reducing access to critical components, suppliers, and capital. The ability to respond to changes rapidly and effectively depends on a variety of assets and business capabilities: replacing or augmenting supply sources in response to partner inventory issues or trade war-induced tariffs or restrictions

The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off

77BBC News - Technology / 5h
in a test flight.

Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email

400+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The email revealing hundreds of names of children was sent by Bristol City Council.

Tune out the world with these heavily discounted wireless headphones

28Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER £100: The Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) wireless headphones are on sale for £209.99 on Amazon, saving you 36% on list price for Black Friday. You're in luck if you're looking to purchase a new set of headphones because there are absolutely loads of deals to consider this Black Friday. You can find deals on all the top brands, including Bose, Sony, JBL, Philips, and many more. It's al

Save up to 55% with the best robot vacuum cleaner deals this Black Friday

20Mashable / 6h
SAVE UP TO 55%: Amazon has dropped a wide range of robot vacuum cleaner deals for Black Friday, saving you up to 55% on list price. There are always a few products that make an impression during these major shopping events. We're talking about TVs, laptops, and consoles. You know the type. Robot vacuum cleaners might not be as glamorous as console bundles and 4K TV deals, but they are popular yea

Reports claim Google in talks to buy ShareChat

24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Media reports have it that Google is set to invest $1.03 billion in the Bengaluru-based Indian social media platform ShareChat. Both the companies have neither confirmed nor denied the speculation.

Save over £200 on this next-level electric toothbrush from Philips

20Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER £200: The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush is on sale for £89.99 in Amazon's Black Friday sale, saving you 70% on list price. You can expect deals, deals, and more deals as we get closer to Black Friday, with the likes of Amazon launching Black Friday Week sales. You can pick from literally thousands of deals on Amazon, which is a lot. To make your life a little easier

Save 25% on the Netflix of gaming this Black Friday

20Mashable / 7h
SAVE 25%: A 12-month subscription to PlayStation Now is on sale for £37.49 on Amazon in its Black Friday Week sale. This has been an extremely busy time for gamers, with the release of next-gen consoles dominating the news cycle for weeks. We know that you're all exhausted, but there are still plenty of impressive gaming deals for Black Friday. A 12-month subscription to PlayStation Now is on sal

Save over £20 on the all-new Echo Dot this Black Friday

Mashable / 7h
SAVE £21: The all-new Echo Dot is on sale for £28.99 in Amazon's Black Friday Week sale, saving you 42% on list price. Amazon tends to offer impressive deals on all of its own products during major shopping events, and Black Friday 2020 is no different. We've already been treated to plenty of deals on smart speakers, tablets, and subscription services, and there is a lot more to consider as we ge

Bag a bunch of free PS5 games with this Black Friday PS Plus deal

Mashable / 7h
SAVE 25%: A 12-month subscription to PlayStation Plus is on sale for £37.49 on Amazon in its Black Friday Week sale. It seems like everyone has been desperate to get their hands on the PS5, but whether you've been lucky over the last few weeks or not, you should consider a PS Plus membership. This gaming subscription services provides access to online multiplayer, cloud saves, and exclusive disco

N26 launches mid-tier subscription plan for €4.90 per month

200+TechCrunch / 7h
Challenger bank N26 is adding a third subscription product called N26 Smart. N26 Smart is designed to be a mid-tier subscription plan with advanced banking features but without a travel insurance package. In Europe, in addition to the free plan, N26 already provides two subscription tiers called N26 You and N26 Metal. N26 You costs €9.90 per month and comes with higher limits, such as five free A

Eve drops huge Black Friday sale with deals on mattresses, bed frames, and more

Mashable / 7h
SAVE UP TO 35%: Eve has launched its Black Friday sale, with deals on original mattresses, premium mattresses, bed frames, and more. The online mattress game is competitive, with loads of popular providers competing to offer the best rates. This competition steps up a notch during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season, which is great news for consumers. This is the best time to invest

Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power could arrive in India during December

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Both the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 are available in other global markets and it remains to be seen whether these mid-range devices will see off-take in the usually dull Q4 sales cycle.

All the best Fire TV Stick deals from Amazon's Black Friday sale

20Mashable / 7h
SAVE UP TO £20: Amazon has launched deals on the Fire TV Stick Lite , Fire TV Stick , and Fire TV Stick 4K this Black Friday, saving you up to 40% on list price. Another massive shopping event, another huge drop of deals on Amazon's own devices. You can save on the Echo Dot, Echo Show, Fire Tablets, and so much more in the Amazon Black Friday Week sale, with even more deals expected. There are a

This could be the best time to shop for the Apple Watch Series 5

20Mashable / 7h
SAVE UP TO 28%: Amazon has released a bunch of deals on the Apple Watch Series 5 for Black Friday, saving you up to 28% on list price. The Apple Watch Series 6 launched on Sept. 18 this year, which immediately put the Apple Watch Series 5 on the waiting list for deals. We haven't seen many decent offers on the popular smartwatch, but that has changed for Black Friday. You can now find plenty of d

Twitter will warn you if you 'like' misleading tweets

100+Engadget / 7h
Twitter started flagging tweets for disputed and potentially misleading content this year ahead of the 2020 Presidential Elections. With the feature in place, the website will show you a warning every time you try to retweet or quote a post that’s been labeled as such in an effort to curb the spread of misinformation. Now, the social network has expanded the feature so that you’ll also get a warn

M1 MacBook Pro with 8GB, 16GB RAM show surprising benchmark results

68SlashGear / 7h
Apple’s M1 Silicon has definitely been hogging the computing news spotlight these past weeks, most of them comparing its performance with Intel’s chips. Not all M1 Macs are the same, of course, and not just counting the difference between an M1 MacBook Air and an M1 MacBook Pro. Even the MacBook Pro (Late 2020) offers two slightly different models with … Continue reading

Foxtel Now cyber sale: get 3 months of everything for only AU$25 per month

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Get everything Foxtel Now has to offer for three months at the hugely discounted price of AU$25 per month.

This incredible projector transforms any surface into a touchscreen

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A portable projector that turns any flat surface into a 23-inch touchscreen.

Intel boasts battery performance superiority over AMD in Intel tests

SlashGear / 8h
Intel has taken quite a beating this year, from AMD’s unwavering onslaught to the damning benchmarks of the Apple Silicon M1. The launch of its 11th-gen Tiger Lake processors for laptops has seemingly been pushed to the sidelines as a consequence and it is looking for ways to get back into the spotlight. What better way to do that than … Continue reading

Recycling robotics company AMP Robotics could raise up to $70M

100+TechCrunch / 8h
AMP Robotics , the recycling robotics technology developer backed by investors including Sequoia Capital and Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners , is close to closing on as much as $70 million in new financing, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the company’s plans. The new financing speaks to AMP Robotics’ continued success in pilot projects and with new partnerships that are exponenti

YC-backed Cashfree raises $35.3 million for its payments platform

YC Cashfree Raises Apis
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Cashfree, an Indian startup that offers a wide-range of payments services to businesses, has raised $35.3 million in a new financing round as the profitable firm looks to broaden its offering. The Bangalore-based startup’s Series B was led by London-headquartered private equity firm Apis Partners (which invested through its Growth Fund II), with participation from existing investors Y Combinator

Microsoft Edge improved copy and paste will cause headaches

SlashGear / 8h
Despite the many innovations in the computing industry, a few things have remained the same throughout the decades. Keyboard layouts haven’t really changed much, PC mice have at least left and right buttons, and copy and paste works as you might expect, even if it leads to embarrassing mistakes due to human error. The Microsoft Edge web browser is changing … Continue reading

Micromax In Note 1 goes on sale: price in India, specs, and availability

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The Micromax In Note 1 will go on sale in India today at 12 noon via Flipkart. This is the first sale of the device since the launch.

What's on TV this week: 'Saved by the Bell'

40Engadget / 9h
This week we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, and nostalgia will be all over TV screens and Peacock resurrects Saved by the Bell with a cast that includes new younger actors and several of the stars from the original show. Other throwbacks include Mad Max on Ultra HD Blu-ray and a Buck Rogers box set, but for something newer you can check out Peninsula , a sequel to the excellent Korean zombi

HomePod mini owners report random Internet connectivity problems

SlashGear / 9h
Apple was terribly late to the smart speaker party and even when the HomePod finally landed, it was initially a disappointment when it came to Siri’s usefulness and control of smart home appliances. It definitely got better over time but its competitors have moved on to bigger and smaller smart speakers. At long last, Apple finally bit back with the … Continue reading

iPad Pro could switch to OLED screens in late 2021

SlashGear / 9h
The tablet market has seen consistently positive figures, mostly in thanks to Apple and the iPad Pro’s rapid development pace. The company’s prosumer tablet seems to undergo big changes every iteration, even when those changes aren’t exactly visible to the naked eye. Case in point will be the iPad Pros coming next year which have already been rumored to be … Continue reading

Spotify hackers exposed themselves to hacking, stolen data left open

SlashGear / 10h
Hollywood has given us a lot of preconceived notions of hackers to the point that most will imagine them as anti-social geniuses working in dark corners of their room while they traverse the dark sectors of the Web. In truth, not all hackers may be sophisticated and sometimes it just requires some basic knowledge and a lot of patience to … Continue reading

Motorola early 2021 flagship might be a 2019 holdover

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The Motorola that we have today seems to be but a shadow of its former self, even the Motorola that was briefly under Google. Aside from the foldable new Razr, the company rarely makes notable phones these days, preferring to flood the entry-level and mid-range market with a dizzying number of similar-sounding phones. It does still try to make high-end … Continue reading

Xiaomi POCO M3 to take on OnePlus Nord N100 in Europe

SlashGear / 10h
Once upon a time, Xiaomi spun off a new brand that tried to one-up OnePlus at its own game. To some extent, it succeeded in offering premium or mid-tier specs at a cheaper price but that came at the cost of less premium materials. POCO, previously also known as Pocophone, seems to have taken a backseat recently, especially after it … Continue reading

AliveCor, which helps its users manage their heart health, scores another FDA approval

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Last week, AliveCor , a nine-year-old, 92-person company whose small, personal electrocardiogram devices help users detect atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia from heart rate readings taken from their own kitchen tables, raised $65 million from investors. Today, it’s clearer why investors — who’ve now provided the Mountain View, Ca., company with $169 million altogether — are excite

Uber and Lyft Awarded $810 Million Federal Contract

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After waging a nefarious and ultimately successful campaign to avoid paying gig workers in California a living wage at all costs, Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc have been rewarded with an $810 million government contract. Read more...

Delta is adding extra-legroom economy to its A350s — here’s why elites should be excited

The Points Guy / 11h
With the Boeing 777 now retired , the cornerstone of Delta’s long-haul fleet is the Airbus A350. As previously announced, the A350-900 will replace all of the 777’s ultra-long-haul routes — including flights to Johannesburg (modified with a fuel stop in Cape Town on the return leg to Atlanta), Mumbai, Shanghai and Sydney. While the A350 will become Delta’s international flagship aircraft, there i

Facebook Drives launches in US to help users collect for those in need

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Facebook has introduced its new Season of Giving campaign, which will include the company matching eligible donations made through the platform on Giving Tuesday. Users can create their own fundraisers on their page, plus Instagram is introducing new fundraising tools. The company is looking to the future, as well, teasing that it will start testing additional ways for users to … Continue reading

Cover the Perfect Present in Hallmark Holiday's Gift Wrap, Now 30% Off

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Up to 30% Off Hallmark Holiday Gift Wrap | Amazon Gold Box Read more...

New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes

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Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft.

[Roundup] Is Expedia A Ponzi Scheme?

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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 ...

Seagate likely to launch 24TB hard drive in 2021

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Seagate plans to bring a 24TB HAMR drive to market as well as use the technology in lower capacity 12TB and 16TB drives.

OPPO Rollable phone concept won’t be available any time soon

SlashGear / 11h
Manufacturers reveal concept designs and working prototypes for a variety of reasons. It could be for bragging rights, being established as a pioneer, or proof that the company can indeed make such a product. Not all of these concepts get turned into actual commercial products but some of them surprisingly do. Unfortunately for those hoping OPPO would be the first … Continue reading

It’s official: You’ll now be able to test out of the UK’s mandatory 14-day quarantine

200+The Points Guy / 12h
The U.K. government is shifting the way it enforces travel restrictions. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps just announced that England will implement a new quarantine and test strategy for international arrivals. As of Dec. 15, England will introduce a testing strategy for passengers who arrive in the country from non- travel corridor countries . As of that date, arrivals from non-travel corridor

Match-3 games are playable spam, but they soothe my anxious brain

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. In NBC’s fantastic afterlife comedy The Good Place , chronic worrier Chidi Anagonye describes his anxious interior monologue as “the sound a fork makes in a garbage disposal.” That noise – grating, inescapable, wrong — is what my brain sounds like too. I have the superpowered com

China's Chang'e-5 mission is off to collect samples from the Moon

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China successfully launched its Chang’e-5 mission on Monday. And if all goes according to plan, by the end of the week, it will be orbiting the Moon, ready to collect samples from the lunar surface for the first time in decades. China launches #ChangE5 spacecraft to collect, return samples from the #moon . It's one of the most complicated and challenging missions in China's aerospace history. #Lu

Gift Guide: 22 STEM toy gift ideas for every little builder

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In 2020, parents and guardians are super spoilt for choice in the STEM toys gift department — which is great news in the midst of a pandemic that’s supercharging homeschooling needs. The category has matured to offer an interesting range of options for children across a wide span of ages, shedding some of its earlier reliance on Disney IP in favor of more original ideas. Below, we’ve rounded up 2

Amazon's Echo Buds Are Fitness Trackers Now Too

58Gizmodo / 12h
Alexa, show me a corporate pivot to fitness tracking. Read more...

Amazon Music teams with Lil Nas X for special holiday concert series

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Amazon Music has teamed up with Lil Nas X to host an upcoming holiday concert series that will include live performances by a variety of artists, including the Foo Fighters and Miley Cirus. The company has teased the upcoming series with a new promo video showing off Lil Nas X as Santa, but you’ll have to wait for December to … Continue reading

Nearly 18,000 airport workers sealed in for testing after 7 cases detected

100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / This photo taken on November 22, 2020, shows health workers in protective suits waiting to conduct COVID-19 coronavirus tests on staff at Pudong Airport in Shanghai. (credit: Getty | STR ) Nearly 18,000 workers were sealed into Shanghai’s main airport Sunday and tested for COVID-19 in one night after authorities detected seven cases linked to the cargo unit of the facility. Social media

Gift Guide: 7 perfect gifts for podcasters and streamers

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So, this one is going to be a different from last year . Because everything is different from last year. I know 2020 has been a pretty big change for my own personal podcast. I always prefer conducting interviews in person when I’m able — in fact, around 400 or so episodes were done exactly like that. But face-to-face interviews are going to continue to be a non-starter for the foreseeable future

What's the Best Monitor for PlayStation 5?

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Recently, we asked for your thoughts on the best monitor for an Xbox Series X is. We’ll be compiling your responses in a post soon, but first we need to ask you about the other side of the next-gen equation. While the Series X appears to be the powerhouse for graphics this generation, the PlayStation 5 is no slouch… Read more...

What's the Best Monitor for PlayStation 5?

36Gizmodo / 12h
Recently, we asked for your thoughts on the best monitor for an Xbox Series X is. We’ll be compiling your responses in a post soon, but first we need to ask you about the other side of the next-gen equation. While the Series X appears to be the powerhouse for graphics this generation, the PlayStation 5 is no slouch… Read more...

Rams vs Buccaneers live stream: how to watch NFL Monday Night Football from anywhere

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Two of the league's best collide in Tampa tonight - here's how to watch a Rams vs Buccaneers live stream and catch NFL Monday Night Football online.

Tons of Black Friday 2020 deals are available now—here are the best we’ve found

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Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) The Black Friday deals have landed. While the shopping holiday is technically still a few days away, a number of retailers have set several of their best Black Friday deals live early. Like everything else in 2020, this increase in advance sales is partially due to the ongoing pandemic : longer online sales (hopefully) means fewer people congregating in brick-and-mo

Roomba Black Friday 2020 deals: the best robot vacuums at prices that don't suck

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These are some of the best Roomba Black Friday 2020 deals for a variety of models that are live right now.

The Moto G Power is nearly 30% off list price with this Black Friday phones deal

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The Moto G Power budget phone is even cheaper with this Black Friday phones deal – but even the Motorola Edge and Moto G7 Power get in on the discounts.

Best PC build for World of Warcraft Shadowlands: pick the right hardware for the job

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World of Warcraft Shadowlands is here. Here's how to find the best hardware for the new expansion's fancy new features.


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