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Signal is down as rush of new users swamps secure messaging service


100+SlashGear / 5h
Secure messaging service Signal is down this morning, with users reporting an inability to log into their account and check their encrypted messages. The company reported a huge influx of new registrations over the past week, accelerated by chatter that Facebook-owned WhatsApp planned to share user data with its social network parent. The controversial change in the privacy policies seemingly … C

Moen's Smart Sump Pump Monitor Might Save You from a Flooded Basement


400+How-To Geek / 42min
All it takes is a good rain to flood your basement or crawlspace. To prevent that from happening, many homes have sump pumps that flush water away from the home. It’s a set it and forget it device, but forgetting it can be a mistake. If a sump pump fails, you’ll get flooded. Flo by Moen’s Sump Pump Monitor hopes to save you from expensive water damage. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Legend Of PB Blaster


400+Gizmodo / 13min
My dad swore by PB Blaster, and later I would too. Read more...


Sci-fi or reality? The high-tech ways hotels try to make us feel safe during a pandemic


The Points Guy / 16min
At Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only all-inclusive near downtown Cabo San Lucas, Mexico , COVID-19 prevention almost looks like something out of a science fiction flick. Staff members and guests are required to wear masks in public areas, of course, and the resort collection has peppered its properties with social distancing markers. But that’s just where the preventative m

American Airlines Bans Electric Blankets And Heating Pads From Use On Board


View from the Wing / 16min
I understand using an airline blanket (they're cleaner than you think when they are offered) or bringing one of your own. It's never once occurred to me to plug an electric blanket into an aircraft's seat power . Apparently though this is far more of a thing than I'd ever imagined. Continue reading ...

Wandavision premieres in ways that would never work on ABC—and that’s great


Ars Technica / 19min
Wandavision Enlarge / The black-and-white world of Wandavision , as occasionally interrupted by color in its first two episodes on Disney+ as of today. (credit: Disney) The modern era of Marvel Comics television has been a jumpy one, with ABC and Netflix dividing-and-conquering based on available comic series, exclusivity deals, and otherwise trying not to step on Marvel Studios' gargantuan toes.

Disney Cancels Its Annual Passport Program


Lifehacker / 20min
Ten months after Disneyland closed its doors due to COVID, Disney Parks has abruptly announced that they’ll end their Annual Passports program and provide refunds to existing customers. A replacement for the popular unlimited pass has been promised, but is unlikely to be offered until the pandemic recedes. Read more...

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Review – A very rational compact crossover


SlashGear / 21min
Times are tough if you’re in the market for a brand new all-wheel drive crossover on a severe budget, but the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer thinks it has the answer. Cheapest model in Chevy’s SUV line-up, its sticker price isn’t quite that attention-grabbing $19k by the time you add AWD, but even then it still won’t break the bank – just … Continue reading

These Books Will Get Your Kids Out of Their Reading Rut


Lifehacker / 27min
You’ve read Goodnight Moon approximately 4,289 times. You’re not crazy about The Giving Tree’s underlying message. And enough is enough: You wish that damn caterpillar would finally feel full already. If you’re stuck in a reading rut with your little kids (or if your big kids are stuck in a rut of their own), I’ve… Read more...

Russia Complains That Assassins Are Getting Paid in Cryptocurrencies


52Futurism / 30min
Crypto Hitties According to Russian state-owned news agency TASS , hired assassins are taking cryptocurrencies as payment for their crimes. “We are investigating cases of professional perpetrators who are specialists in the IT sphere and feel confident in the cyber environment, who meticulously plan crimes and use the whole possible range of means to maintain their anonymity and be left unpunishe

Apple Podcasts may soon get a premium subscription service


Apple Service Spotify•
SlashGear / 41min
Apple may be planning to release a subscription service for podcasts, a move that would bring it into competition with Spotify, Stitcher, and other companies offering exclusive content. The move wouldn’t be surprising given the increasing popularity of podcasts and Apple’s long dominance in the podcast distribution market. The news comes from Bloomberg, which cites sources familiar with the alleg

How to Check If Signal Is Down


How-To Geek / 42min
Is Signal down? At the start of 2021, the encrypted chat app has seen a wave of new users who want to keep their conversations private. Here’s how to check whether Signal is down for everyone else. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What's the Deal with Sea Shanties? (And 5 Worth Checking Out)


How-To Geek / 42min
Regardless of whether you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen sea shanties popping up in the news. But why? Like most viral trends these days, you can thank TikTok. Here’s the scoop. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Strap a Theater Screen to Your Face with TCL's Wearable Display


48How-To Geek / 42min
Augmented Reality (AR) was all the rage for a hot minute, but it didn’t take off outside enterprise uses, like Hololens. Sometimes for a product to reach consumers, simpler is better. TCL’s latest wearable won’t change the world around you; instead, it’ll give you access to a giant screen without the need for a giant space. The TCL Wearable Display effectively gives you a 140 inch TV you can fit

Apple is once again extending TV+ free trials


Apple Free July 2021•
49Engadget / 46min
Apple will once again give some of its customers a few extra months of TV+. Since 2019, the company has offered a free one-year trial of the service with the purchase of a new device . When Apple first announced the promotion, it was supposed to expire on November 1st, 2020 for early adopters. The first extension came in October when Apple pushed the expiry date back to February 2021. With the ne

The Sex Toy Industry Fought for Normalcy at the All Digital CES 2021


34Gizmodo / 1h
Last year was a watershed moment for sex tech. For the first time in CES’s decades-long history, the category wasn’t banished to the dark corners of the showroom floor. This was after a contentious 2019, when the Consumer Tech Association (CTA) revoked an award from Lora DiCarlo’s Osé sex toy for being “immoral,… Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of January 15, 2021


76Gizmodo / 1h
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A Beginners Guide to Anime


67Lifehacker / 1h
Anime is the catch-all term for Japanese animation, but the medium is a global phenomenon with a passionate fan base outside of Asia. If you’ve never explored it before, the vast array of content and styles of storytelling it encompasses can be intimidating. Consider a scene from Akira , one of the most famous anime… Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of January 15, 2021


76Lifehacker / 1h
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This leading VPN provider is launching another major privacy tool


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
ProtonVPN's new privacy tool NetShield blocks malware, ads and online trackers before they even load.

Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 (and first class) returns to the US in March


35The Points Guy / 1h
Lufthansa pulled its Boeing 747-8 aircraft from international flights to the U.S. in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak massively reduced international travel demand, instead operating smaller twin-engine jets on these routes. Passenger demand is still low, but continuing to operate these long-haul routes lets Lufthansa move cargo between the U.S. and Germany and transport essential workers and oth

Mortal Kombat's Fascination With Blood Wants to Go Beyond Gory Fatalities


Mortal Kombat Lewis Tan•
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Although there’ll be plenty of those too, it seems. Read more...

Coinbase commits to a ‘better customer experience’ following complaints


92TechCrunch / 1h
Coinbase has a problem. As interest in bitcoin has soared along with its price, the popular cryptocurrency exchange has found itself the target of a growing spate of angry customers who haven’t been able to access customer service. A quick look at Twitter tells the story. As ranted one upset user of the service just earlier today: “Multiple issues over the last month which cost me $$$ several ope

15 steps to fundraising a new VC or private equity fund


68TechCrunch / 1h
David Teten Contributor David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten . More posts by this contributor Flexible VC: A new model for startups targeting profitability In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 followers Launching is easy; fundraising is harder. I’ve been fortunate to be a partner at two different VC firms over the past nine years, and we

Lessons from Top Hat’s acquisition spree


76TechCrunch / 1h
Top Hat , a startup that digitizes textbooks and turns them into an interactive experience for college students, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired yet another business: Fountainhead Press. The acquisition marks Top Hat’s third scoop of a publishing company in the past 12 months. Consolidation is going to be huge in the next few years for edtech, as bigger players raise enough financing

Report: Xbox’s “instant on” feature could consume 4 billion kWh by 2025


54Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A lot of neon green power potentially (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) The "instant on" feature that's activated by default on new Xbox Series S/X consoles could suck up a total of 4 billion kWh—the equivalent of a year's operation for a large power plant—from US owners alone through 2025. That's according to a preliminary report released this week from the Natural Resources Defen

It's Time to Upgrade Your Crappy Phone Charger


20Lifehacker / 1h
Now that mobile manufacturers are increasingly abandoning chargers in the spirit of managing “e-waste,” I think it’s finally time to give this blanket advice to everyone, no matter what phone platform or manufacturer you prefer: Organize. Your. Chargers. Read more...

Drowned Out by Noise, These Horny Frogs Wave Their Arms and Legs to Get Noticed


Gizmodo / 1h
A species of Ecuadorian glass frog combines high-frequency croaking and a striking visual display to attract mates, in what is a fascinating adaptation to a noisy environment. Read more...

Bluebot robots demo surreal “Blueswarm” like a school of fish


SlashGear / 1h
A swarm robotic fish donned the cover of Science Robotics this week courtesy of researchers from Harvard University. Florian Berlinger, Melvin Gauchi, and Radhika Nagpal delivered a paper on “Implicit coordination for 3D underwater collective behaviors in a fish-inspired robot swarm.” These little robots are very, very cute, too. The 3D underwater robot collective in this research is called Blues

Four Seasons Bora Bora Promotions (2021)


One Mile at a Time / 1h
Want to receive extra benefits for your stay at the Four Seasons Bora Bora, including a space available room upgrade, complimentary breakfast, a hotel credit, and more? Contact ford@fordbtravel.com for more details. He may even be able to help if you already have a stay booked. Bora Bora is one of the most picturesque places in the world, and the Four Seasons Bora Bora is regarded as the best maj

Galaxy Watch Active 2 update serves up SmartThings Find, new health features


SlashGear / 1h
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is getting a big update today, as Samsung is pushing SmartThings Find functionality to the watch. First revealed last year, SmartThings Find uses ultra-wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy to locate lost devices that may not be able to connect to the internet. With SmartThings Find rolling out to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 today, we … Continue reading

Distant Neutron Stars May Offer Clue About the Truth of Dark Matter


200+Futurism / 1h
According to a new study by a team of theoretical physicists, high-energy X-ray emissions emanating from a group of neutron stars may be caused by axions, a hypothetical elementary particle that’s currently one of the top candidates for dark matter. The team, led by Berkeley Lab Physics Division theoretical physicist Benjamin Safdi, found that a number of neutron stars known as the “Magnificent S

CES 2021 convinced me rollable phones are the next big frontier


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
CES 2021 revealed that rollable phones are on their way – and convinced me that they're the next frontier of phone design.

Medium will expand into books with its latest acquisition


40Engadget / 1h
Medium is getting into books. This week, the company announced that it’s acquiring Glose , a platform that’s not all too dissimilar from itself. On the startup’s website and app, you’ll find a place to read, buy and discuss books. And like Medium, you can even highlight passages and share them. Once the two integrate with one another, you’ll be able to access more than 1.5 million books directly

This Cynar Sour Is the Perfect Pre-Dinner Libation


30Lifehacker / 1h
My booze tolerance has plummeted during the pandemic. It turns out my interest in cocktails is directly linked to my ability to pay a skilled worker to make them for me, which means I haven’t been drinking many cocktails at home, save for the occasional celebratory martini . Read more...

The Best Amazon Deals of the Day


100+Lifehacker / 1h
Top Pick: Save 30% off Nintendo Switch Digital Games Read more...

You can now earn and redeem Choice points at dozens of casino resorts


The Points Guy / 1h
Earlier this week, Choice Hotels announced it was entering an alliance with Penn National Gambling, which operates casino resorts across 19 states. Members of both Choice Privileges and Penn’s mychoice loyalty program will have access to new and expanded benefits. “Teaming up with Penn positions our [Choice Privileges members] to easily book a casino resort directly with Choice while continuing t

TPG All-Inclusive: Join our first-ever advisory panel


The Points Guy / 1h
Here at TPG, we spend as much time on the road and in the air as possible (well, in normal times) so we can share all our tips, tricks and insights with you, dear reader. But the truth is, our small but mighty team can’t cover everything. And if 2020 taught us one thing, the future of travel is all about inclusivity. While we may have a plethora of points and miles knowledge here, there are plent

Apple may be planning the first iMac redesign in almost a decade


Apple iMacs Two Mac Pro•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple is reportedly planning on a major new redesign of its desktop iMac computers for release later this year.

These wireless headphones double as hearing aids – Future Blink


28Mashable / 1h
The Olive Pro specifically identifies and amplifies human voices as a hearing aid, while providing a personalized listening experience as headphones. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Headphones , Wireless Earbuds , Hearing Aid , and Tech

Apple, the Company That Basically Invented Podcasts, Has Reportedly Decided to Give This Whole Podcast Thing a Try


Gizmodo / 1h
Apple has been slowly building its empire of subscription services for everything from news and fitness to TV and cloud storage. But Apple has dragged its feet on podcasts, which is strange considering the company popularized the creation and distribution of podcasts about [ checks notes ] 16 years ago. Apple is… Read more...

WhatsApp postpones new privacy policy amid ‘confusion’


WhatsApp Privacy Facebook•
100+Engadget / 1h
WhatsApp says it will give users more time to agree to its controversial new privacy policy, citing mass “confusion” and “misinformation” about the update. The Facebook-owned messaging app now says that it will allow users to “review the policy at their own pace before new business options are available on May 15,” and that it won’t be cutting off anyone’s service on February 8. “We’ve heard from

Use Compostable Dog Poop Bags, Not Biodegradable Ones


45Lifehacker / 2h
When you pick up your dog’s poop, you do everyone a favor, but if you want to do the environment a favor as well you’ll need to use the right poop bag. A regular old plastic bag can pollute oceans, choke animals, and poison soil , so you probably use one listed as “biodegradable.” But not all bags are what they seem.… Read more...

New Xbox Series X games: upcoming Xbox Series X game release dates


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've rounded up upcoming Xbox Series X/S release dates for 2021 and beyond.

CDC warns new COVID-19 variant is in US and spreading fast


39SlashGear / 2h
A new and more contagious variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strain is spreading quickly in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is urging the public to follow prevention guidelines. The agency warns that this variant may ‘increase the US pandemic trajectory in the coming months.’ The matter involves SARS-CoV-2, B.1.1.7, a more contagious … Cont

New PS5 games: upcoming PS5 game release dates


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've rounded up upcoming PS5 game release dates for 2021 and beyond.

Marriott Cuts Personalized Ambassador Elite Service


200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
At the start of the pandemic we saw Marriott Bonvoy temporarily suspend a major benefit of Ambassador Elite, which is Marriott’s top tier status. It looks increasingly likely that these cuts might be permanent. What is Marriott Ambassador status? Ambassador Elite is Marriott Bonvoy’s top tier status. Ordinarily Ambassador Elite service requires earning 100 elite nights plus spending $20,000 “qual

FCC fines white-supremacist robocaller $10 million for faking caller ID


62Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum addresses an audience on March 20, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Gillum's campaign was targeted by racist robocalls in 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Saul Martinez ) A neo-Nazi, white-supremacist robocaller who spread "xenophobic fearmongering" and "racist attacks on political candidates" has been ordered to pay a $9.9 million fine f

How ski resorts are working to save their season


The Points Guy / 2h
Unlike across the ocean in the French Alps, most ski resorts here in the U.S. have largely managed to open for the season and stay open — for the most part anyway. But that doesn’t mean that it’s been easy, or that it will get any easier in the coming weeks as the pandemic is generally raging in the wrong direction. In fact, even being open at all means walking a tightrope between consumer demand

Virtual CES Was As Surreal As We All Suspected It Would Be


100+Wired / 2h
Should it have happened at all?

Group Nine’s SPAC goes public


92TechCrunch / 2h
Group Nine Media revealed last month that it was forming a SPAC (short for special purpose acquisition corporation) in order to raise money for acquitions. The company has now moved forward with those plans, announcing last night that it had priced the SPAC’s IPO $10 at per unit, to raise a total of $200 million. It’s now trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GNACU; as of 2:53pm Eastern share

Electric air taxis could be coming to a city near you – Future Blink


Mashable / 2h
Lilium , a German air taxi company, has developed an electric jet that could one day change the way we get around. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Electric Vehicles , Lilium Aviation , Lilium , and Air Taxi

4K may be the present, but 8K TVs showed us the future at CES 2021


Mashable / 2h
It feels like 4K is just barely getting started and 8K is already one-upping it. At the all-virtual version of CES this year, most of the biggest names in TV manufacturing like Sony and LG trotted out their upcoming wares. While the majority of the TVs shown maxed out at 4K resolution (which is still gorgeous and is supported by more movies and video games than 8K), there were a few sets that wen

'Hitman 3' players on Stadia can share playable custom setups


36Engadget / 2h
Hitman III arrives next week, and those who check it out on Stadia will be able to share playable chunks of the game with others. Google is bringing state share to the entire World of Assassination trilogy when the latest entry hits Stadia on January 20th. The feature allows you to share a game state from any campaign or custom mission without having to send anyone a save file. When you capture a

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy as Facebook-fearing users flee


SlashGear / 2h
WhatsApp is pushing back its controversial privacy policy change, delaying the date by which users must agree to the new terms over what the Facebook-owned messaging platform described as “misinformation” about how it shares data. Concerns began earlier in January, after an upcoming policy update seemingly required WhatsApp users consent to some of their data being passed over to Facebook. … Cont

Apple is extending Apple TV+ trials again


Apple Free July 2021•
100+TechCrunch / 2h
If you’ve got an Apple TV+ trial that’s set to expire sometime between now and June, good news: you’re getting some free bonus time. Apple TV+ first launched in November of 2019, alongside a one-year free trial for anyone buying a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac. As those initial trials approached their end, Apple voluntarily extended them out to February of 2021 . Now they’re exten

Parasite Spread to Humans by Pet Cats Linked to Brain Cancer


3KFuturism / 2h
About 40 million people in the United States are estimated to have a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii living in their brains, according to CDC data . The parasite, which is infamously spread to people from their pet cats, was not previously known to cause notable medical issues for humans — but now, ominously, new research links the parasite to an increased risk of brain cancer. Toxoplasmosis, o

Desktop Metal buys fellow 3D printing company EnvisionTEC for $300M


76TechCrunch / 2h
Desktop Metal this morning announced its intention to purchase fellow 3D printing company EnvisionTEC. Founded in Germany in 2002, EnvisionTEC specializes in photopolymer additive manufacturing, putting its technology in more direct competition with the likes of 3D printing darling Carbon than Desktop Metal’s own existing portfolio. The deal follows Desktop Metal’s push to go public last August a

Firefly Is Still Great, But It's Not Quite What I Remembered


300+Gizmodo / 2h
About 15 years had passed since I last spent time aboard the Serenity with Mal, Zoe , Wash, and the gang. But with plenty of free evenings during a global pandemic, I decided it was time to take another journey into the Verse and bring my adoring wife along for the ride. Oddly enough, she had never seen the show—even… Read more...

WhatsApp extends 'confusing' update deadline


100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The Facebook-owned platform still says its users must accept the update or stop using the service.

Facebook will pay more than $300 each to 1.6M Illinois users in settlement


100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / You see Facebook, Facebook sees you... (credit: Chris Jackson | Getty Images ) Millions of Facebook users in Illinois will be receiving about $340 each as Facebook settles a case alleging it broke state law when it collected facial recognition data on users without their consent. The judge hearing the case in federal court in California approved the final settlement on Thursday, six yea

Build Your Own Home Gym With Up to 20% off Amazon Basics Fitness Gear


Gizmodo / 2h
Save up to 20% off Amazon Basics Fitness Equipment | Amazon Read more...

WhatsApp Delays Privacy Changes Amid User Backlash


WhatsApp Privacy Facebook•
200+NYT > Technology / 2h
The company faced a backlash from users who worried the changes made the messaging service less secure.

WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 months, following backlash


WhatsApp Privacy Facebook•
200+TechCrunch / 2h
WhatsApp said on Friday that it won’t enforce the planned update to its data-sharing policy until May 15, weeks after news about the new terms created confusion among its users, exposed the Facebook-app to a potential lawsuit , triggered a nationwide investigation , and drove tens of millions of its loyal fans to explore alternative messaging apps. “We’re now moving back the date on which people

Watch Highlights From WIRED's CES Conversations


64Wired / 2h
Check out the replays of our talks with former US defense secretary Ash Carter, Nobel laureate Jennifer A. Doudna, Slack CEO Scott Butterfield, and more.

This Was WhatsApp's Plan All Along


85Lifehacker / 2h
Even if you aren’t the type of person who peruses WhatsApp on a regular basis, chances are you’ve tried perusing its new privacy policy. Read more...

Millie Bobby Brown side-by-side with Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia


55SlashGear / 2h
If the future required a recasting of the role of Princess Leia for Star Wars, the internet might’ve just found its actress-of-choice. Millie Bobby Brown, known for her roles as 11 in Stranger Things and Enola Holmes in the Netflix show Enola Holmes, was planted in a set of Star Wars clips via Deepfake. With the greatest of ease, MBB … Continue reading

Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson says wisdom lies with your developers


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson knows a thing or two about unleashing developers. His company has garnered a market cap of almost $60 billion by creating a set of tools to make it easy for programmers to insert a whole host of communications functionality into an application with a couple of lines of code. Given that background, perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Lawson has written a book called

What To Do When You Get Your Amex Platinum Card


79One Mile at a Time / 3h
The Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ) and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ) are among the most popular premium cards out there. Both of these cards are offering great bonuses for new members at the moment, and in particular the personal version of the card . The cards have hefty annual fees — $550 for the personal version ( Rates & Fees ), and $595 for the

Verified Twitter accounts have been hacked by crypto scammers, again


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Scammers are stealing and using verified Twitter accounts to promote a new cryptocurrency scam.

Apple is reportedly working on a major redesign for the iMac


Apple iMacs Two Mac Pro•
78Engadget / 3h
It turns the MacBook Pro may not be the only computer in Apple’s lineup to get some much-needed attention from the company’s design team. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , Apple is working on a major redesign of its venerable iMac all-in-one desktop computer. Gurman says the company will release two new models later that year that will feature a design similar to Apple’s Pro Display XDR . Th

This Won't Be a Normal Inauguration Day


100+Lifehacker / 3h
Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20 will be unlike any other in modern memory. After the assault on the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob of the current president’s supporters, authorities across the country are wary of follow-up attacks not only in Washington D.C., but in all 50 state capitals. The threat of further… Read more...

A Teen Made $3 Million in Five Weeks on Snapchat, and How's Your Life Going?


24Gizmodo / 3h
Last year, Snapchat announced what sounded like a real-life Scrumdiddlyumptious bar scheme to lure TikTok users with promises of riches beyond their wildest dreams. The company announced that, in order to promote its TikTok clone Spotlight, it would pay out $1 million total to creators, every day. The company provided… Read more...

Canon 5D Mark III mounted on a satellite snaps photos of earth


SlashGear / 3h
There’s a Canon camera on a satellite right now that you can use to “take photos” of Earth. This camera is part of an interactive demonstration of the powers of the camera – coupled with a 40cm telescope – pointed at our planet. The camera that’s mounted to the company’s CE-SAT-I satellite is a “lightly modified” Canon 5D Mark III … Continue reading

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes tipped for 25th anniversary


21SlashGear / 3h
Ever since the days of the Game Boy Advance, Game Freak has been remaking classic Pokemon games. So far, we’ve seen generations 1, 2, and 3 remade for more modern platforms, with generation 1 – Pokemon Red and Blue – even technically being remade twice thanks to the existence of Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. For years, players have … Continue reading

This Was WhatsApp's Plan All Along


85Gizmodo / 3h
Even if you aren’t the type of person who peruses WhatsApp on a regular basis, chances are you’ve tried perusing its new privacy policy. Read more...

Grab a Durable and Cozy Jacket for Only $29 in JACHS NY's Massive Outerwear Sale


20Lifehacker / 3h
Up to 85% off Outerwear | $29 | JACHS NY | Use Code OT29 Read more...

Tracy Chou launches Block Party to combat online harassment and abuse


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Block Party , an anti-harassment startup that aims to help folks feel safer on social media founded by Tracy Chou, launched today. Currently only available for Twitter, Block Party helps people filter out the content they don’t want to see and into what Block Party calls the Lockout Folder. That’s where all of the filtered-out content lives in the event you want to review it later. “We think it’s

Apple is reportedly considering a podcast subscription service


Apple Subscription Spotify•
46Engadget / 3h
Apple appears to be considering a podcast subscription plan. It’s in talks with production companies about the potential service, according to The Information . However, the publication notes Apple often explores ideas for media offerings, and it’s not clear if or when a premium podcast service will actually emerge. Given that Apple played an important role in popularizing podcasts with the iPod

Revolutionary iMac redesign plus Mac Pro mini & new Apple display details leak


Apple Mac Pro P. D. XDR•
20SlashGear / 3h
Apple’s Mac reinvention looks set to crank into high-gear in 2021, with new reports suggesting a huge change to the iMac is imminent along with Mac Pro and display news. The Cupertino company promised in mid-2020 that, over the course of two years, it would completely transition its Mac computer line-up to use its own Apple Silicon chipsets, shifting away … Continue reading

Poland proposes social media 'free speech' law


1KBBC News - Technology / 3h
The law would see social networks fined if they ban a Polish user who has not broken local laws.

WandaVision episode 2 recap: what the heck is going on?


WandaVision Vision•
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Bizarre radio messages, chewing gum and an unconventional magic show in WandaVision episode 2.

Ex-CISA Head Chris Krebs: ‘Impeachment Is the Right Mechanism’


500+Wired / 3h
In an interview with WIRED, the famously fired DHS official shared insights on election security, disinformation, SolarWinds—and what to do about Trump.

What’s in Biden’s COVID Relief Plan?


200+Lifehacker / 3h
President-elect Joe Biden released a slew of COVID relief measures as part of a $1.9 trillion economic plan ahead of taking office next week—it includes a new round of relief checks, enhanced unemployment aid, and a minimum wage increase. Here’s a summary of the plan. Read more...

Debunking credit card myths: Do my assets affect my credit score?


The Points Guy / 3h
It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards get a lot of coverage here at TPG. By strategically applying for and then utilizing these cards, you’ll unlock the ability to redeem your hard-earned points and miles for things such as first-class flights and luxurious hotel rooms . However, there are a number of misconceptions out there when it comes to credit cards, so today I’ll continue our J

Sony PS5 restock today was another disaster


SlashGear / 3h
Yesterday, Sony Rewards starting advertising a PlayStation 5 restock, which of course piqued the interest of a lot of folks who are trying to secure one of those consoles. Those consoles went in stock just a short time ago, and it seems that the situation quickly turned into another restock disaster for a lot of people, with consoles selling out … Continue reading

New Intel CEO Talks a Little Trash About Apple While Trying to Reverse Company's Woes


28Gizmodo / 3h
Pat Gelsinger was just named as Intel’s new CEO earlier this week, and apparently is off to a bold start following a recent employee meeting where Gelsinger told employees that Intel needs to deliver better PC products than anything made by that “lifestyle company in Cupertino.” Ouch. Read more...

A big wing and no back seats: The 2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP


28Ars Technica / 4h
This is the $44,900 Mini John Cooper Works GP, a stripped-out, lowered, 301hp hot hatch. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] To some people, John Cooper is best known for the racing cars bearing his name that showed F1 and Indianapolis that the engine should go behind the driver. He taught that lesson back in 1960, and 61 years later it remains as true as ever. But more will associate his name with little

The best tech of CES 2021 isn't real


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Even though CES 2021 was fully virtual, we still saw tons of new devices, including laptops, drones , TVs , wearables , smart home gadgets, and more. But this was also the year we saw a lot of product concepts . You see, the "beauty" of shows like CES is the ability write about our hands-on experiences with products. But since we couldn't roam the halls of CES in person this year, it was the perf

Samsung Galaxy S21 colors: every shade available including S21 Plus and S21 Ultra


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Each Samsung Galaxy S21 device has different color options you can pick from.

Is it cheaper to go SIM-free or for a contract with Samsung Galaxy S21 deals?


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Samsung Galaxy S21 deals and the larger Plus and Ultra deals are now available - but is it cheaper to go SIM-free?

Make a Superior Peanut Butter With Honey Roasted Peanuts


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The appeal of “making your own” anything often lies in how customizable the DIY version of that thing is, but ease also plays a role. Homemade peanut butter is, by both metrics, very appealing. You take some peanuts, you put them in a food processor (or high-powered blender), and let the blades do their thing. Minutes… Read more...

Amex Business Platinum Card Review (2021)


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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express 5x points on airfare $200 annual airline fee credit no foreign transaction fees Annual Fee: $595 | See Rates & Fees | Terms Apply. Apply Now The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ), which is the personal version of

The cast of 'One Night in Miami' on the power of Black voices


Mashable / 4h
Much like their characters in the film, Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge, Eli Goree, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and director Regina King discuss the importance of amplifying every voice and finding community. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Leslie Odom Jr. , Muhammad Ali , Malcolm X , and Regina King

Twelve bottles of wine went to space – now it’s almost time to taste them


SlashGear / 4h
Twelve bottles of wine that boldly went where no Bordeaux has gone before have returned from the International Space Station, with a tasting planned to see just how near-zero-gravity might have impacted them. The unusual cargo – along with 320 vine canes from the French region – was aboard SpaceX’s Dragon when it splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean this … Continue reading

How Do I Fix Inconsistent Download Speeds on My Home Network?


100+Gizmodo / 4h
It’s time to roll up the shirt-sleeves and dive back into my favorite topic: wireless networking. I realize we beat this drum a lot at Lifehacker, but that’s because wifi woes are a pretty regular source of frustration for readers who don’t hesitate to give my Tech 911 inbox an earful. Read more...

OneWeb secures funding to launch more than 500 internet satellites


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After a year in which it had to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy , 2021 is off to a much better start for satellite internet startup OneWeb . Two weeks into the new year, the company has secured a $400 million investment from SoftBank and Hughes Network Systems, bringing its total funding to date to $1.4 billion. With that new infusion of cash, OnWeb says it has everything it needs to launch its ent

These haptic feedback VR gloves are changing virtual reality – here's how


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We talk with the CEO of SenseGlove, Gijs den Butter, about its latest VR gloves, and how haptic feedback is changing the experience of virtual reality.

Everything to know about Discovery+


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Read more... More about Discovery , Food Network , Entertainment , Movies Tv Shows , and Streaming Services

How law enforcement gets around your smartphone’s encryption


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Enlarge / Uberwachung, Symbolbild, Datensicherheit, Datenhoheit (credit: Westend61 | Getty Images) Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies around the world, including in the United States , have increasingly called for backdoors in the encryption schemes that protect your data , arguing that national security is at stake . But new research indicates governments already have methods and tools that,

The Best Gadgets of CES 2021, and the Weirdest Ones Too


40Gizmodo / 4h
The weirdest CES ever staged is now over. But no one will be striking booths in Las Vegas or hustling out of $1,000 a night hotel rooms today with all the cool gadgets they’ve shown off all week. That’s because there wasn’t that much new tech shown off. Much of CES was a rehash of the preceding weeks—and even… Read more...

Disneyland ends its annual pass program after 40 years, citing pandemic uncertainty


20The Points Guy / 4h
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has claimed yet another Disney experience: After nearly four decades, Disneyland has terminated its annual pass program. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . The announcement is effective immediately, given that Disneyland theme parks are still closed, and affects all four tiers of passholders : Signature Plus,

New games 2021: game release dates for console and PC


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We've put together a list of all the new games arriving in 2021 and beyond for console and PC - here's when you'll be able to play them.

Los Angeles Is Literally Running Out of Space to Store Dead Bodies


4KFuturism / 4h
Los Angeles is in extraordinarily bad shape right now — the coronavirus is hitting the county so hard that literally running out of places to store dead bodies. Local hospitals have already run out of room to store deceased COVID-19 patients, CNN reports , and the Los Angeles Medical Examiner Coroner’s Office is at nearly twice its normal capacity of 500 bodies. The county has relied on refrigera

Report: New MacBook Pro models will arrive this year with MagSafe, M1 successor [Updated]


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Enlarge / This is the 16-inch MacBook Pro as it's being sold now. According to today's report, the new one will generally look quite similar. (credit: Samuel Axon ) According to a report in Bloomberg , Apple plans to launch new versions of its MacBook Pro laptops "around the middle of the year," and these machines will feature speed and display enhancements, as well as a return of the MagSafe cha

The World's Blackest Paint and Sparkles Make a Car Look Like the Night Sky


500+Gizmodo / 4h
By now we’ve all seen the astonishing results of covering an object in black paint that absorbs over 99% of light—it loses all shape, form, and depth. But what happens when you mix those super-black paints with highly-reflective color-shifting sparkles and then paint a car? The result is like staring into the deepest… Read more...

Bumble files to go public


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The dating and networking service Bumble has filed to go public. The company, launched by a former co-founder of the IAC-owned Tinder , plans to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange, using the ticker symbol “BMBL.” Bumble’s planned IPO was first reported in December . Whitney Wolfe Herd doesn’t care what she’s supposed to do Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd was on the founding team at Tinder before sta

Keep Your Google Speaker From Logging Searches With 'Guest Mode'


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You can now enable a new “ Guest Mode ” on Google’s smart speakers and displays, like the Nest Audio, and make sharing your devices less of a privacy risk. The feature blocks Google Assistant from saving any commands and questions you feed it—normally useful for getting your digital helper to know you better, but… Read more...

Darkened SpaceX Satellites Can Still Disrupt Astronomy, New Research Suggests


24Gizmodo / 4h
SpaceX’s attempt to reduce the reflectivity of Starlink satellites is working, but not to the degree required by astronomers. Read more...

Facebook and NYU trained an AI to estimate COVID outcomes


100+Engadget / 4h
COVID-19 has infected more than 23 million Americans and killed 386,000 of them to date, since the global pandemic began last March. Complicating the public health response is the fact that we still know so little about how the virus operates -- such as why some patients remain asymptomatic while it ravages others. Effectively allocating resources like ICU beds and ventilators becomes a Sisyphean

Corporate credit card platform Moss raises $25.5 million


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German startup Moss has raised a $25.5 million (€21 million) funding round led by Valar Ventures. Existing investors Cherry Ventures and Global Founders Capital are also participating. Moss provides credit cards and a spending platform to small and medium businesses in Germany. The company has developed its own risk engine to come up with a credit card limit for your company. Like Brex in the U.S

Mortal Kombat 2021 movie teaser: “Gore, blood, and fatalities”


20SlashGear / 5h
Today a big teaser was released (without a video, sadly) for Mortal Kombat 2021. This movie is a reboot, rather than a sequel to the first two films released in 1995 and 1997. This is also different from the series Mortal Kombat Legacy (the web series which was pretty neat in and of itself). Today the film spilled a few … Continue reading

7 new TV shows and movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and more this weekend


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What's worth watching over the next few days on Netflix, Amazon Prime and more.

With Discovery, Star Trek Is Finally Moving Forward


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The show's third season jumps forward 1,000 years into the future. It helped the show not stay mired in old ideas.

US declares Xiaomi a “Communist Chinese military company,” bans investments


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Enlarge / The Xiaomi Mi 11. (credit: Xiaomi) The latest shot in the US Government's war on leading Chinese smartphone vendors is directed at Xiaomi, which today has landed on the US government's list of "Communist Chinese Military Companies" via a new executive order. The declaration makes it illegal for US citizens to own Xiaomi stock. The US and China have been trading blows for a year and a ha

Southwest Makes Companion Pass And Elite Status Easier To Earn


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Southwest Airlines hadn't yet shared reduced requirements for elite status and companion pass in 2021. That's changed. And like Marriott they're giving members credit towards status rather than lowering requirements. They're also extending Companion Passes that were earned in 2019 for 2020. Continue reading ...

6 hotel loyalty program changes I want to see in 2021


The Points Guy / 5h
Most of the big hotel loyalty programs have extended elite status and the expiration of rewards. Some have even reduced elite status qualification requirements for 2021, delayed planned award chart changes and announced big promotions . However, I don’t think they should stop yet. Unlike many premium credit cards , we haven’t seen much in the way of new benefits to keep members loyal. Industry ex

The best deals we found this week: $30 off Apple's iPad and more


39Engadget / 5h
While new tech from CES (and Samsung ) took over this week, we were still able to find some currently available gadgets on sale at low prices. Of note are the 8th-generation iPad and the iPad Air discounted to their lowest prices ever and the latest Xbox Series X wireless controller for $10 off. And if you’re looking for a new way to spice up your at-home workouts, Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure r

Twitter adds @SecondGentleman to official White House accounts


400+Mashable / 5h
The first Second Gentleman in U.S. history has Logged On. Well, kinda. Kamala Harris made history in the 2020 election by becoming the first woman vice president-elect, and as a result, her husband Douglas Emhoff made history, too. Doug will become America's first Second Gentleman — a title so groundbreaking that it called for the creation of a brand new government Twitter handle: @SecondGentlema

Simple $40 wiretap planted in iPhone of Russian activist


SlashGear / 5h
An interesting little device was discovered planted in the iPhone of Russian anti-corruption activist Lyubov Sobol’s campaign manager over the new year. On December 21, 2020, Sobol’s campaign manager Olga Klyuchnikova was taken into custody by the Russian FSB. She spent a week in jail on “administrative charges” and was released – but something was amiss. In a video released … Continue reading

Virgin Media launches smartphone trade-in programme


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Virgin Media Freestyle customers cna upgrade any time.

Gaming deals: Razer store has a 20% site-wide discount right now to celebrate CES


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Head over to the official Razer store this weekend to get 20% of a number of gaming deals on headsets, mice, keyboards, and even laptops.

Man Invents Backpack-Mounted “Jetpack” for Speedy Ice Skating


500+Futurism / 5h
Weed Whacker Skating Canadian tinkerer Brydon Gibson, a 24-year-old Ottawa native, has built himself a “jetpack” that can allow him to ice skate at up to 25 mph, the CBC reports . To be clear, the term “jetpack” is a bit of a misnomer — it pushes him along using an old-fashioned propeller, not a jet engine. But it still looks like a fun time. “I got my hands on some weed whacker motors and I figu

Uber planning to spin out Postmates’ delivery robot arm


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Another Uber spinout is in the works. Postmates X, the robotics division of the on-demand delivery startup that Uber acquired last year for $2.65 billion , is seeking investors in its bid to become a separate company, according to several people familiar with the plans. The startup is being referred to as Serve Robotics, a nod to the yellow and black-emblazoned autonomous sidewalk delivery bot th

You can score a $50 price cut on the all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro - here's how


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The all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro get a rare $50 price cut with an audio device trade-in from Samsung.

Galaxy Buds Pro review: Samsung's best earbuds yet


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34Engadget / 5h
When the rumors began to swirl about Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live , the promise of active noise cancellation (ANC) led me to believe the company was finally addressing a key omission from its lineup. However, those earbuds would ultimately offer an “open type” design that doesn’t seal your ear canal entirely. So while ANC was there, it wasn’t particularly effective. Enter the Galaxy Buds Pro ( $200

Friday's Best Deals: Switch Digital Games Sale, Amazon Basics Fitness Equipment, L'Oreal Sale, Aukey Webcam, Lacoste Sunglasses, Hydrogel Lip Masks, and More


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Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

Andrew Yang, NYC mayoral candidate, doesn't know what a bodega is


300+Mashable / 5h
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang stepped into the national spotlight with his 2020 presidential run. While Yang dropped out of the race early , his policies such as implementing universal basic income earned him a fervent fan base known as the "Yang Gang." Yang's newfound fame also led to a gig at CNN , a podcast , and a drive to enter other races for which he may not be entirely qualified. Case in point

Friday's Best Deals: Switch Digital Games Sale, Amazon Basics Fitness Equipment, L'Oreal Sale, Aukey Webcam, Lacoste Sunglasses, Hydrogel Lip Masks, and More


76Gizmodo / 5h
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

WandaVision Opened With a Stylishly Old-Fashioned Web of Lies and Intrigue


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Gizmodo / 5h
The first of WandaVision ’s many secrets is one that the new Disney+ series actually reveals to you in the premiere episode’s first moments. You watch as Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and her longtime beau, Vision, beeline straight from the altar to their new suburban home in the city of Westview. The Visions’… Read more...

CES: Smart dog flaps and home robots


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BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the tech debuted at the technology expo.

Bungie is deleting a bunch of classic Halo data soon


SlashGear / 5h
We are quickly approaching the end of an era for some classic Halo games. Bungie has revealed that it will soon be taking down stats pages for a lot of classic Halo games, so if you have anything you want to save from way back when, now is the time to do it. It actually isn’t as bad as it … Continue reading

This M1 MacBook Air deal has cut the 512GB model down to its lowest price yet


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M1 MacBook Air deals are relatively difficult to find, which is why this record low price on the 512GB model is so impressive.

Cowin's $80 Sound Bar Can Split in Half for Surround Sound


How-To Geek / 5h
Sound bars are a great way to improve your TV’s tinny speakers without taking up a lot of room. But they don’t truly surround sound thanks to grouping speakers so close together. Cowin’s new wireless sound bar might give you the best of both world. You can place it under your TV like a traditional sound bar, or split it in half to create two speakers. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Get an Always-on-Top Calculator in PC Games on Windows 10


How-To Geek / 5h
Windows has had a calculator app since the beginning, and it’s always been handy. In Windows 10, you can pin the calculator on top of whatever you’re doing. That could be a detailed strategy game or an intense Exel session. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

11 best tweets of the week, including a terrifying hedge, Batman, and skipping work


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We're already halfway through the first month of 2021. How? I don't know. But we are. To celebrate another week in the books, we've collected our favorite tweets of the week. Why? Because times are strange — very strange and kind of bad — and it's helpful to laugh at some good posts. So, anyway, here they are, our 11 favorite tweets from this week. 1. Look at this work-skipping genius killing it

Does CES have you itching to buy a new TV? Same — these are on sale.


Mashable / 5h
Need guidance at a glance? These are our favorite TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy, Dell, and Amazon as of Jan. 15: Samsung 32-inch The Frame OLED 4K Smart TV (QN32LS03TBFXZA) — $547.99 (save $52) LG 75-inch NanoCell 80 Series 4K UHD Smart TV (75NANO80UNA) — $1,199.99 (save $300) Sony 75-inch Z8H Series 8K UHD Smart TV (XBR75Z8H) — $4,999.99 (save $1,000) The themes of TVs debuted at CES 2021 were

Why you should pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Series at Mobile Phones Direct


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The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G family is official, and you’re able to buy each handset from Mobile Phones Direct now.

A weighted blanket might help your pandemic anxiety


Mashable / 6h
Best deals on weighted blankets as of Jan. 15: OUR TOP PICK: YnM weighted blanket — save $30 BEST FOR STAYING COOL: AN cooling weighted blanket — save $23 BEST PRICE: Smart Queen cooling weighted blanket — save $30 The raging pandemic mixed with cold winter weather are enough to make anyone want to curl up under a blanket for a few months. If you're experiencing COVID anxiety and fatigue, it migh

New Trick Turns Air Into Synthetic Gasoline Without Using Any Fossil Fuels


3KFuturism / 6h
Natural Gas A team of scientists seems to have developed a cleaner way of generating fuel for gas-burning cars — using nothing but renewable energy. The new process takes carbon dioxide and water and then combines them into the fuel methanol using electricity generated from nothing more than the daily rise and fall of temperatures. And while methanol can be used as fuel in some cases, The Drive n

NASA's Orion spacecraft is ready to fly to the Moon


100+Engadget / 6h
Lockheed Martin’s Orion spacecraft is one tangible step closer to taking people back to the Moon . The aerospace giant has completed assembly and testing of the Orion ship, and has transferred it to NASA ahead of the Artemis I test mission later in 2021. At this point, it’s just a matter of final prep work that includes loading propellants, integrating the launch abort system, and mounting the sh

Save $80 on a 2-in-1 HP Chromebook, plus more laptop deals this weekend


28Mashable / 6h
OUR TOP PICK: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,416.36 BEST VALUE: Dell XPS 13 — save $79 BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: HP 2-in-1 Chromebook — save $80 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, watching Netflix, or endlessly browsing your go-to social medi

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: No more 'beans,' but that's for the best


42Mashable / 6h
Sometimes making things less fun is for the best. Case in point: The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Just a handful of months after Samsung graced us with the delightfully bean-shaped (and genuinely good) Galaxy Buds Live , we've already got a more, uh, "professional" follow-up. At $199.99, the Galaxy Buds Pro are only marginally more expensive than the Buds Live, but offer a totally different look and

Galaxy Buds Pro Review: Samsung's Real Answer to the AirPods Pro


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20Gizmodo / 6h
It’s been less than six months since Samsung released its last pair of wireless earbuds. But now there’s the Galaxy Buds Pro . By switching over to a more traditional design, keeping built-in ANC, and slapping on a price tag of $200, Samsung has finally created a worthy and more affordable competitor to Apple’s $250… Read more...

Keyble is wearable tech that lets you pay using fingerprint authentication


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Keyble features fingerprint authentication allowing users to make contactless payments and access digital services.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro are a solid AirPods alternative


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84TechCrunch / 6h
I suspect it will be a while before I get excited over wireless earbuds. It’s not for a lack of trying on the part of manufacturers. In fact, quite the contrary. The category actually matured quite quickly, compared to various other verticals in the consumer electronics space. The truth is, most major hardware makers have gotten pretty decent at making a pair of wireless buds — many for pretty ch

How I'm Using Sleep Tracking to Improve My Fitness


50Lifehacker / 6h
For the past few months, I’ve been wearing an Oura ring to track my sleep. In December, I added a Whoop band for comparison’s sake. I was curious about them because I’ve seen so many athletes—professional and recreational—say they use devices like these to monitor how well they’re recovering from strenuous workouts.… Read more...

Mercedes-Benz EQA electric crossover reveal dated – What we already know


SlashGear / 6h
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to reveal its next all-electric vehicle, with the new EQA promising to bring its EV tech to a more attainable model than what we’ve seen from the automaker so far. Third in the EQ family after the EQC electric SUV, and the upcoming EQS electric luxury sedan, the EQA will be an electric compact vehicle, the automaker … Continue reading

Southwest unveils reduced elite-status requirements, extends Companion Pass again


40The Points Guy / 6h
Many airlines announced changes to earning elite status in 2021 at the end of last year. Others, like Delta and Southwest, were noticeably silent, leaving some flyers worried that the airlines wouldn’t adjust the requirements, despite what’s predicted to be another year of reduced travel due to the pandemic. Well, on Friday, Southwest announced its Rapid Rewards updates for 2021, so let’s take a

Windows 10 bug corrupts with simple command


SlashGear / 6h
There’s a Windows 10 bug out there in the wild today that can corrupt your computer with the greatest of ease. With a issue has to do with directing Windows 10 to open a file – or extracting a ZIP file, or opening an HTML file – and the list goes on. At the moment, this vulnerability remains live and … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review – ANC in the big leagues


SlashGear / 6h
Active noise cancelling earbuds were arguably the stand-out product of 2020, and Samsung is starting out the new year with its latest offering, the Galaxy Buds Pro. Launching alongside the Galaxy S21 family of smartphones, the new earbuds promise not only audio isolation from the hubbub of homeschooling and working from home, but the option to intelligently blend the real … Continue reading

Apple TV Plus just landed its next big movie - and it stars Joaquin Phoenix


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Alien's Ridley Scott is set to direct and produce, too.

This 20% off Adobe Creative Cloud deal is here to rescue your new year resolutions


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Adobe is offering a 20% discount Creative Cloud All Apps bundle, which includes PhotoShop and Illustrator.

Kia teases several of its upcoming electric vehicles


57Engadget / 6h
Kia has offered a sneak peek at its upcoming electric vehicles . It teased nine EVs, including cars and commercial vehicles, but they were all shrouded in shadow. The automaker plans to ship seven EVs by 2027 and it will provide a proper look at the first of them within the next few months. Kia That EV will have a "crossover-inspired design," according to Kia. The automaker claims the car will ha

Video game spending increased 27% in 2020


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If you’ve been following the gaming space — or just the state of the world, generally — over the past 12 months, this shouldn’t come as a major surprise. Spending saw big increases pretty much across the board in 2020 as a homebound populace sought comfort and distraction in gaming. This comes in stark contrast to much of the rest of the consumer electronics space, in which economic uncertainty c

As home sales skyrocket and IPO looms, Diane Yu joins fintech Better.com as CTO


67TechCrunch / 6h
The pandemic might have wiped out whole swaths of the economy, but one area that is pulsating with activity is home sales. Driven by remote work and changing commute patterns, home sales skyrocketed last year, with the National Association of Realtors predicting that the total volume when fully calculated will be the highest in 14 years . That’s been great news for Better Mortgage (which generall

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: Sea Shanties, Ahoy!


100+Lifehacker / 6h
This week’s potpourri of nonsense-you-might-not-know-about takes us from whaling ships in the 1800s to 2021’s hottest hype houses, with a pitstop in Lental to snap some Pokémon. Read more...

Fortnite-maker Epic Games sues Apple and Google in UK


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Epic Games escalates a row over the fees Apple and Google charge app developers.

Avita's Admiror II Laptop Has Three Webcams and a Ring Light Because Why Not


31How-To Geek / 6h
If you want to make a go at livestreaming, you’ll need a few things like a decent computer, a good webcam, and lighting so we can see your face. Nexstgo’s latest CES-borne laptop, the Avita Admiror II, will pack all of that into one thanks to its triple-webcam setup and embedded light ring. Just don’t forget a decent microphone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Create a Poll In Microsoft Outlook


24How-To Geek / 6h
Need to quickly get feedback or answers to a question? Microsoft has added a quick poll feature, powered by Microsoft Forms, to both the Outlook client and Outlook Online. Here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Alaska Airlines’ Strange New DC Flight Bathroom Rule


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Airlines have added significant restrictions on flights to & from the DC metro area over the coming week, ahead of the presidential inauguration. This follows some unruly behavior that we saw at airports and on planes around January 6, both before and after the violent riots in DC. For the coming week we’re seeing airlines add restrictions on flights to & from DC, ranging from banning alcohol onb

A Startup Demonstrated a Wirelessly Powered TV at CES 2021 and I Want to Believe


100+Gizmodo / 6h
A big TV no longer needs an even bigger home entertainment center to support it thanks to hidden wall mounts, but you still have to deal with wires. You can either route them through the wall so they’re out of sight or cross your fingers that this completely wireless TV technology demonstrated at CES 2021 is legit. Read more...

Rapid growth in 2020 reveals OKR software market’s untapped potential


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Last year, a number of startups building OKR-focused software raised lots of venture capital, drawing TechCrunch’s attention . Why is everyone making software that measures objectives and key results? we wondered with tongue in cheek. After all, how big could the OKR software market really be? It’s a subniche of corporate planning tools! In a world where every company already pays for Google or M

Data protection tasks you need to complete post-Brexit


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We examine the three top data protection tasks organizations need to complete in a post Brexit world.

There's a powerful new Linux gaming laptop on the scene


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Slimbook promises to post benchmarks of new Linux gaming laptop soon.

This painted pig is the world’s oldest figurative art


100+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Brumm et al. 2021) A pig painted on the wall of an Indonesian cave is the world’s oldest figurative art—that is, it’s the oldest known drawing of something , rather than an abstract design or a stencil. The 45,500-year-old ocher painting depicts a Sulawesi warty pig, which appears to be watching a standoff between two other pigs. If that interpretation is correct, the painting is

Get started on your New Year's resolution with Mirror — it's $350 off


24Mashable / 7h
SAVE $350: One of the most high-tech pieces of home gym equipment, the Mirror , is $350 off for the new year — just use NEWYEARS21 at checkout to redeem the discount. In the midst of global crisis, home gyms have become more and more popular. They're probably here to stay long after we get out of all this. It makes sense why everyone who has the space is hopping on the home gym trend — with many

Everlywell raises $75M from HealthQuest Capital following its recent $175M Series D round


100+TechCrunch / 7h
At-home health testing kit startup Everlywell has raised $75 million, following the close of the $175 million Series D it announced in December. The new funding comes from HealthQuest Capital, and sees the fund’s founder and managing partner Dr. Garheng Kong join the company’s board of directors. Everlywell will use proceeds of this financing to provide liquidity to existing investors, so the sta

Crossbeam raises $25M to back startups built on ‘platform economies’


61TechCrunch / 7h
While many venture capitalists might hope to fund the next Amazon or Shopify, Crossbeam is a new firm focused on backing the startups built on top of these platforms. And it recently closed its $25 million first fund. We’ve written about well-funded startups like SellerX , Perch and Heroes that acquire and grow Amazon businesses, and Crossbeam General Partner Ali Hamed similarly pointed to Amazon

MagSafe Might Be Coming Back to MacBook Pros and the Touch Bar Might Be Going Bye Bye


20Gizmodo / 7h
If you’ve been missing MagSafe, good news— rumor has it that Apple’s magnetic power adaptor is set to make a return to two upgraded MacBook Pros later this year. Read more...

The Sondors Metacycle Is The Inexpensive Electric Commuter Motorcycle I’ve Been Waiting For


2KGizmodo / 7h
The average American commute is a paltry 12 miles. The average American drives no more than 25 miles per day. A small electric motorcycle isn’t for everyone, but more than half of Americans could benefit from zipping around town on something like this. Imagine how much better your commute could be if you could hop on… Read more...

Southwest Airlines Extends Companion Pass, Makes It Easier To Earn


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
In 2020 we saw airline loyalty programs largely extend status, or at least make it easier to earn. Given that travel hasn’t recovered much, we’re seeing a similar trend in 2021. Today a variety of positive Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards policies have been announced for the 2021 program year. Southwest Companion Pass extended by six months Southwest Rapid Rewards had already Companion Pass expir

Banks need to strike the right balance for digital transformation


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Every financial institution is looking to digital transformation to meet rising customer expectations for speed and convenience, lower its operating cost, and fend off competition, including from tech companies moving into financial services. Some are spending over 10% of yearly revenue on technology investments, according to Bloomberg . “This is a huge investment and most financial institutions

17 ways to use the Amex Platinum’s monthly $30 PayPal credit


The Points Guy / 7h
As 2020 came to a close, cardholders mourned the end of several temporary perks implemented during the coronavirus pandemic. For example, cardmembers of The Platinum Card® from American Express were disappointed when temporary streaming and mobile statement credits ended as scheduled on Dec. 31, 2020. But, at the start of January 2021, American Express quietly unveiled a new temporary perk for Am

Marriott Tells 100 Night Elites: Stop Emailing Your Ambassador, You Won’t Get A Reply


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When Marriott acquired Starwood they also acquired the Ambassador program which offered a single point of contact for the chain's top customers, to make reservations, interface with hotels on requests, and act as a concierge more broadly. First Marriott had mass layoffs of concierges. Now they've decided emails to individual concierges can no longer be answered - everything goes into a single cus

Buy Your Furniture at Online Estate Sales


34Lifehacker / 7h
Certain styles and trends dominate the home furnishing marketplace, and people who care about this kind thing might be drawn to the latest and best offered by brands like West Elm and CB2, but I’m here to tell you that you can ditch the over-priced hype in favor of something with far less cachet: online estate sales. Read more...

Toyota fined $180 million for 10 years of noncompliance with EPA regs


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(credit: Toyota) On Thursday, Toyota reached a settlement with the US government over a decade of noncompliance with Clean Air Act reporting regulations. Under the law, defects or recalls that affect vehicle emissions equipment have to be reported to the Environmental Protection Agency. But, says EPA assistant administrator Susan Bodine, "[f]or a decade Toyota failed to report mandatory informati

Microsoft Teams will now recap your meetings for you


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The Microsoft Teams recap feature will allow users to access important information from a meeting following its conclusion.

Huge MacBook Pro redesign rumored: Hello MagSafe and ports, goodbye Touch Bar


27SlashGear / 7h
Following the return of flat edges and the introduction of MagSafe in 2020’s iPhones, it looks like the MacBook is next on the docket to receive some big changes. Notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a slate of predictions about the MacBooks he expects Apple to release this year, and some of the changes are huge. For starters, … Continue reading

LG's New 4k CineBeam Projector Automatically Adjusts for Dark and Bright Rooms


500+How-To Geek / 7h
With many theaters still closed and more content going straight to streaming services, it’s tempting to buy a huge TV to emulate a theater. But sometimes a projector is the better way to go. And as LG’s latest 4K CineBeam proves, projectors have come a long way. On top of 4K HDR support, it can automatically adjust to match the brightness of your room. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Opening America: State-by-state guide to coronavirus reopening


The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This post was last updated Jan. 15, 2021. It will be updated frequently. Here’s a look at where states are on the reopening curve to help you decide how to plan travel possibilities during these strange times. For more travel tips and news, sign up for our daily newsletter. This guide is current as of the time of publication, and we will keep information regularly updated as the si

What to watch this weekend January: Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime Video


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If you're looking for something to watch over the weekend in January, these are our recommendations

Porsche sold 272,162 new vehicles in 2020


Popular Mechanics / 7h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

How to Turn off 5G on iPhone (to Save Battery Life)


28How-To Geek / 7h
The new 5G wireless standard holds great promise in speeding up your iPhone’s wireless data transfer rates, but it also can take a heavy toll on your battery, quickly draining battery life while enabled. Here’s how to turn it off when you don’t need it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Offspring Is Seeking Diverse Freelance Writers


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While it’s still somewhat of a fresh and new year, I want to put out a request to the freelance writers within our readership (and beyond): Send me your pitches! Read more...

Apple will produce Ridley Scott's upcoming Napoleon biopic


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Apple is determined to land more big-name movies as it grows its TV+ service. Deadline has learned that Apple will back and produce Kitbag , a Ridley Scott-directed movie starring Joaquin Phoenix of Joker fame as Napoleon Bonaparte. The movie will document the rapid rise of the French emperor through the lens of his wife Josephine, battles and all — expect a budget as epic as the plot. You won’t

TCL launches Alcatel TKEE tablets for kids in India


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The new TCL's Alcatel branded tablets are specifically targeted at school going kids and come with preloaded educational content

The world's largest chipmaker is planning a massive spending spree


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TSMC is aiming to expand production capacity and further develop its technology.

Adobe Flash affecting SARS online filing: how to deal with it


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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced that the reason numerous people are struggling with eFiling is due to an issue with Adobe's Flash Player.

Alexa custom assistant gives car dash tech a unique voice – and FCA is first onboard


SlashGear / 8h
Amazon is opening up Alexa for automakers to make their own, custom virtual assistants, and Fiat Chrysler is first onboard to include it in future dashboards. While Alexa has already found its way into multiple cars and trucks already, allowing for music playback, remote smart home control, and more, the Alexa Custom Assistant will allow for more unique features as … Continue reading

Apple said to be planning new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with MagSafe and Apple processors


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Apple has planned new upgraded MacBook Pros for launch “later this year” according to a new report from Bloomberg . These new models would come in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with new and improved Apple Silicon processors like those that Apple debuted on the new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro model late last year. They would also see the return of Apple’s MagSafe charger, a magnetic dedi

Want a job in tech? Flockjay pitches its sales training service as an on-ramp to tech careers


100+TechCrunch / 8h
“Most people don’t even know that a job in tech sales is even a possibility,” says Shaan Hathiramani, the founder and chief executive of Flockjay , a company offering a tech sales training curriculum to the masses. Hathiramani sees his startup as an on-ramp to the tech industry for legions of workers who have the skillsets to work in tech, but lack the network to see themselves in the business. J

It's Hard to Be Excited About New Laptops and GPUs When Supply is Scarce


31Gizmodo / 8h
If you believed the rumors, AMD and Nvidia were supposed to deliver a bunch of show-stopping CES announcements. Rumors that Nvidia was going to announce a RTX 3080 Ti or a RTX 3070 Super. Rumors that AMD was going to launch its RX 6700 by the end of this month. Even Intel was quiet about the status of its discrete Xe… Read more...

Hackers Used Zero-Days to Infect Windows and Android Devices


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Google researchers say the campaign, which booby-trapped sites to ensnare targets, was carried out by a “highly sophisticated actor.”

WandaVision episode 1 recap: Marvel on TV makes a great first impression


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WandaVision episode 1 is a gloriously faithful recreation of vintage TV – with a massive Marvel twist.

This 1962 Jaguar E-Type is a collector’s dream come true


SlashGear / 8h
No doubt, the original Series I Jaguar E-Type produced from 1961 to 1968 is one of those rare unicorn barn finds. Not only is it the most beautiful car ever made, according to most experts, but the Series I E-Type’s 3.8-liter inline-six motor is considered one of the greatest engines ever fitted to a production car. No wonder our jaws … Continue reading

How to “Lap” on Your Apple Watch When You Run or Cycle


How-To Geek / 8h
Running and multi-sport watches normally have a “lap” button for splitting your workouts into segments, whether that’s laps of a track, 20-minute intervals on a bike, or the rounds of a bodyweight circuit. Here’s how to use the same feature on an Apple Watch—and why you should. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Do I Fix Inconsistent Download Speeds on My Home Network?


100+Lifehacker / 8h
It’s time to roll up the shirt-sleeves and dive back into my favorite topic: wireless networking. I realize we beat this drum a lot at Lifehacker, but that’s because wifi woes are a pretty regular source of frustration for readers who don’t hesitate to give my Tech 911 inbox an earful. Read more...

Google's Android and TV leads chat Samsung, RCS and CES


54Engadget / 8h
There’s been an onslaught of news this week from CES 2021 and Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked , and even though Google didn’t have major news of its own to share, its presence was still felt. In addition to joining us on our virtual stage for a panel with Microsoft on accessibility in tech , Google was also mentioned in other launches this week. Android chief Hiroshi Lockheimer made an appearance at Un

Rolls-Royce unveils the largest aircraft engine testing facility in the world


The Points Guy / 8h
The biggest and most technologically advanced aerospace engine testing facility has completed its first test run. Rolls-Royce announced on Thursday that its Testbed 80 has debuted after almost three years in development. Situated in Derby in the heart of England, the new testbed at Rolls-Royce’s Midlands campus will officially open in the coming months. At a whopping 7,500 square meters, the spac

Mini Museum Brings Priceless Scientific and Historical Artifacts to the Masses


Futurism / 8h
A lot has happened since the dawn of the known universe. Over billions of years, stars, planets, and galaxies formed out of gas and dust. Atoms collided to create molecules that came to life and evolved from single cell organisms into complex life. Entire species of spectacular giants came and went millions of years before we ever existed. And humans have gone from cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers

The best sustainable tech at CES 2021


82Mashable / 8h
Most tech products aren't exactly environmentally friendly. From electric vehicles to smartwatches , the majority of these products are resource-heavy, requiring precious metals like cobalt for batteries or plastic for parts and packaging. So it's refreshing to see a handful of devices at this year's CES tech conference that are trying to mitigate their environmental impact, even if it's just to

This tiny shortcut can completely crash your Windows 10 device


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A zero-day exploit has been discovered that can crash your Windows 10 device – and it can be delivered inside a seemingly harmless shortcut file.

YouTube's new feature allows users to buy products shown in video


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After Facebook started its storefront, Google is following suit by testing a new feature on YouTube that allows users to click and buy products shown in videos

Save $60 At Hyatt With Amex Offers (Targeted)


81One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest hotel offer, though it does appear to be highly targeted (between all the accounts I manage, only one shows the offer). There’s a new targeted Amex Offer for $60 back when you spend $300+ at Hyatt properties in the US

The Best Online Banks and Budgeting Tools to Replace Simple


29How-To Geek / 8h
If you bank with Simple, you’re likely still reeling over the news that it’s shutting down. You’re also probably searching frantically for a good alternative to the online banking service before it does. We’ve done the research and found several options for both online banking services and budgeting tools, so hopefully you can find something that’s a good fit. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What Are Presentational and Container Components in React?


How-To Geek / 8h
React has a component-based architecture that encourages you to split your codebase into reusable units of functionality. Not all components are created equal though. Let’s look at the differences between two common types, Presentational and Container (also known as “Stateful”) components. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Here's When to See the Wolf Moon This Month


83How-To Geek / 8h
Thanks to the Christmas Star that popped up in the sky, 2020 ended with quite a bang. But 2021 has its own share of upcoming astronomical events, and the Wolf Moon is the first. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Is the Keurig of Cocktail Makers Worth $350?


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Bartesian | $350 | Amazon Read more...

NASA gives up on the “mole” portion of the InSight lander mission


SlashGear / 8h
One of the mission experiments aboard the InSight Lander that scientists worked to deploy on Mars was the heat probe known as the “mole” developed by the German Aerospace Center. The heat probe has been unable to gain the friction it needs to dig into the Martian soil. While the overall InSight mission has been granted an extension, the mole … Continue reading

It’s the 12th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson


200+The Points Guy / 8h
It was a bitterly cold day on the Hudson River on this day 12 years ago. That’s the day a true miracle of piloting skill and luck came together as US Airways flight 1549 had a bird strike and made an emergency landing on the Hudson River with no loss of life. Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was piloting the Airbus A320 when he hit a flock of geese just after takeoff for the flight to Charlotte

Best Buy's initial Samsung Galaxy S21 deals include $50 rebates for activation plus $200 freebies


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Best Buy is offering some neat little price cuts for carrier activations on Galaxy S21 deals currently - a welcome discount.

Samsung Galaxy S21 deals: this 100GB data offer is our top pre-order pick so far


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Samsung Galaxy S21 deals are officially available to pre-order and this Vodafone tariff is our top pick so far.

Nvidia could make mining GPUs again, and that’s good news for gamers


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If Nvidia sees a demand for dedicated crypto-mining cards, it’ll make a move.

Bumble disabled its politics filter after it was used to out Capitol rioters


400+Engadget / 8h
The dating app Bumble has disabled its politics filter after it was supposedly used to reveal the identities of Capitol rioters, Mashable has reported. Bumble support posted on Twitter that it “temporarily removed our politics filter to prevent misuse,” adding that it “prohibits any content that promotes terrorism or racial hatred.” Bumble has promised in another tweet that it will “be reinstated

American Selling AAdvantage Miles For 40% Off


1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
American AAdvantage constantly has promotions on purchased miles, and the program has just launched its second promotion of 2021. Usually AAdvantage promotions last an entire month, though in the case of January we’re seeing two promotions, with neither being particularly exceptional. American AAdvantage promo on purchased miles Through January 31, 2021, American AAdvantage is offering the follow

The latest GeForce driver is causing major issues for some users - here's how to fix them


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GeForce driver 461.09 promises to fix some existing problems, but is causing new issues for some

Renault 5 is ushering Nouvelle Vague era and ‘Renaulution’ of the French brand


SlashGear / 9h
In the same way the French Renaissance ignited the artistic and cultural movement between the 15th and 17th century, Renault’s 5 prototype is ushering the brand’s Nouvelle Vague (or New Wave) era by transitioning from a dedicated car builder into an all-in-one technology company. “At Renault, we embrace the waves of disruption and create our own ‘Nouvelle Vague.’ It’s about … Continue reading

The Samsung S20 trio has been discontinued now the Galaxy S21 is here


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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and Ultra deals are all being discontinued in select regions

Robot Toilets, Vibrating Headbands, and Other Oddities at CES


100Wired / 9h
This week, we recap the news, trends, and stand-out gadgets from the first-ever virtual CES.

2020 Was the One of the Hottest Years on Record


300+Wired / 9h
Officials from NASA and NOAA say the warming of both the planet’s air and water are driving weather disasters.

Pakistan International Airlines Plane Repossessed – With Passengers Still On Board


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A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 has been repossessed while on the ground in Kuala Lumpur after arriving from Islamab, waiting to return to Pakistan. Passengers were already on board. Crewmembers, since they’d arrived from outside the country and could no longer depart immediately, were all sent to quarantine. Continue reading ...

8BitDo's second arcade stick is moddable, stylish and versatile


70Engadget / 9h
It’s been awhile since I used a fight stick. As a teenager, I would venture into my nearest arcade and spend what little money I had on Dance Dance Revolution . Once my legs had turned to mush, I would hobble over to the Tekken cabinets and get annihilated by a fighting game fanatic who never seemed to leave. I enjoyed our infrequent bouts but had no interest in replicating the experience at home

Amazon built a customized Alexa assistant that’s coming to cars


72Engadget / 9h
Amazon is opening up its AI tech to automakers and other third-companies with a new product called Alexa Custom Assistant. It will allow brands to build their own custom intelligent assistants that “co-exist” with Alexa, according to Amazon. That will allow them to create unique wake words, voices and capabilities “to each company’s unique personality and customer needs,” the company wrote in a p

The NSA warns enterprises to beware of third-party DNS resolvers


90Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) DNS over HTTPS is a new protocol that protects domain-lookup traffic from eavesdropping and manipulation by malicious parties. Rather than an end-user device communicating with a DNS server over a plaintext channel—as DNS has done for more than three decades—DoH, as DNS over HTTPS is known, encrypts requests and responses using the same encryption websites rely on t

Netflix's 'Bling Empire' puts a glittery new spin on a reality TV staple


22Mashable / 9h
From Keeping Up with the Kardashians to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills , the greater Los Angeles area has no shortage of rich people ready to ascend to reality TV stardom. But the cast of Netflix's "docusoap" Bling Empire takes that old challenge to glittery new heights in their fun first season. Inspired by the 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians , the glossy unscripted series follows a group of hype

Amazon’s newest product lets companies build their own Alexa assistant for cars, apps and video games


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Amazon is selling access to the underlying technology stack of Alexa to let companies — starting with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — build their own intelligent assistants with unique voices, skills and wake words. The new Alexa Custom Assistant product, which was announced Friday, can coexist and cooperate with the Alexa assistant. Theoretically, this means an automaker could choose to use the cust

25 Years of Making Connections With USB (After Three Attempts)


100+How-To Geek / 9h
Version 1.0 of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard was released in January 1996. 25 years and three attempts later, we’ve gone from USB 1.0’s 12 Mbit/s speeds to USB4’s 40 Gbit/s speeds. Here’s how USB conquered the world. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Now Open: Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach


400+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hilton’s newest luxury hotel in the US has just opened… Monarch Beach Resort Becomes Waldorf Astoria In September 2020 it was announced that the Monarch Beach Resort will join Hilton’s portfolio as a Waldorf Astoria property. We didn’t initially know the exact date that would happen, so there’s an update — the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is now open, and it’s also now possible to redeem points

The Morning After: Samsung revealed the Galaxy S21 series


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68Engadget / 9h
Samsung’s newest smartphones are here . The company managed to hold on to one surprise when it came to its Galaxy S21 phone family — the pricing. Both the S21 and S21+ are roughly $200 cheaper than the phones that came before them, and that’s a big deal for Android phone owners planning to update. We’ll break down the specs for each device below, but the S21 , S21+ and the S21 Ultra (yep, three n

IBM snaps up Taos in latest cloud push


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IBM has acquired managed service provider Taos in a deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.

Asus ROG Phone 4 teaser campaign goes live


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Asus seems to be gearing up to introduce a whole new gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 4.

2021 Honda Ridgeline begins shipping on February 2


SlashGear / 9h
Honda has announced that the redesigned Ridgeline pickup will land at Honda dealerships starting on February 2. For 2021, the Ridgeline has an all-new exterior that looks more rugged and truck-like than past models. While the exterior is completely redone, the truck still comes with a standard V-6 engine, fully independent suspension, and standard torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. The 2021 Honda

Flipkart unveils interesting subscription plan for smartphones


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Flipkart has unveiled subscription-based offering that guarantees money-back on new smartphone purchases after a 12 or 18-month tenure.

DisplayPort 2.0 monitors have been delayed until later this year


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Monitors supporting DisplayPort 2.0 technology are now not expected to begin shipping until later this year.

NASA gives up on taking Mars’ temperature


48Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / A selfie taken by the InSight Lander. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ) Today, NASA announced that it was giving up on its attempts to place a temperature sensor several meters under the Martian surface. Part of the agency's InSight lander, the hardware was supposed to be placed deep enough to avoid the influence of Mars' weather, seasons, and daily temperature changes. But because of the unu

Hyperion XP-1: the hydrogen-electric, 221mph hypercar with 1,000 mile range


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We sat down with Hyperion CEO, Angelo Kafantaris to talk about the firm's hydrogen ambitions and it's new XP-1 hypercar.

NASA abandons InSight mission to crack the surface of Mars


200+Engadget / 9h
NASA has been forced to end its mission to drill down into the Martian soil after its unique geology proved too much for the InSight lander . The InSight probe was equipped with a probe -- dubbed the Mole -- which was going to drill up to 10 feet into the ground. However, the agency said that the soil’s “unexpected tendency to clump” meant that the drill could never get enough purchase to functio

Belkin Soundform earbuds and Boostcharge mobile power accessories revealed


SlashGear / 9h
Belkin has unveiled new accessories in the audio and charging segments, including its Soundform Audio and Boostcharge mobile power accessories. The earbuds add new device location features that leverage Apple’s Find My network, and the charger adds to the line of MagSafe compatible products. The first product is the Soundform Freedom True Wireless Earbuds. The earbuds deliver an enhanced listenin

Blue Origin's upgraded New Shepard vehicle completes its first flight


40Engadget / 10h
Blue Origin has successfully demonstrated its upgraded New Shepard suborbital vehicle for crewed flights. The rocket system’s crew capsule separated from its reusable booster two and a half minutes after liftoff before reaching a peak altitude of 107 kilometers (66.5 miles). It landed with the help of parachutes 10 minutes and 15 seconds after the rocket left the ground. As for the booster, it su

The rise and fall (and rise again) of retro car design


200+Ars Technica / 10h
Cop Block Enlarge / Director Maurice Dwyer leads the cast and crew in his production of Cop Block , which prominently featured the Chrysler PT Cruiser, at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. (credit: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Odds are you probably never liked the Chrysler PT Cruiser, a retro-style five-door hatchback sold from 2001 through 2010. In fact, you might even hate it. Most peop

How to make the right decisions about cloud native apps


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Cloud nativity is an aspiration but important steps are required first.

AI-Powered Text From This Program Could Fool the Government


200+Wired / 10h
A Harvard medical student submitted auto-generated comments to Medicaid; volunteers couldn’t distinguish them from those penned by humans.

Wikipedia Is Basically a Massive RPG


500+Wired / 10h
Sure, the metaphor is imperfect. But as the encyclopedia enters its 20th year, it's worth reflecting on the "rules of the game"—and how they might change.

How to Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S21—and Which One to Get


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76Wired / 10h
Should you go Ultra or snag the S21+? We break down the differences between the company’s new phones and round up the best deals.

Everything We Know Now About Schools, Kids, and Covid-19


400+Wired / 10h
Researchers are finally getting good data on how severely SARS-CoV-2 affects children and how they transmit it. What does it mean for reopening classrooms?

I Am Not a Soldier, but I Have Been Trained to Kill


500+Wired / 10h
A sprawling tactical industry is teaching American civilians how to fight like Special Ops forces. By preparing for violence at home, are they calling it into being?

A security researcher commandeered a country’s expired top-level domain to save it from hackers


200+TechCrunch / 10h
In mid-October, a little-known but critically important domain name for one country’s internet space began to expire. The domain — scpt-network.com — was one of two nameservers for the .cd country code top-level domain, assigned to the Democratic Republic of Congo. If it fell into the wrong hands, an attacker could redirect millions of unknowing internet users to rogue websites of their choosing.

Hulu’s ‘The Ultimate Playlist of Noise’ is a lesson in how not to write a female love interest


20Mashable / 10h
I was a little worried about Hulu's recent film release, The Ultimate Playlist of Noise, even before I watched it. The trailer teased a fair amount of young adult entertainment tropes, including that of the sick-teen-in-love, found in films like The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and Five Feet Apart (2019), based on young adult novels written by John Green and Rachael Lippincott with Mikki Daughtry an

Rocket Report: NASA dishes on small rockets, Jeff buys a ride on a Falcon 9


79Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Image of the first AR1 engine built by Aerojet Rocketdyne. (credit: Aerojet Rocketdyne ) Welcome to Edition 3.29 of the Rocket Report! What a wild weekend we're heading toward in the world of rockets and launch, with seemingly too much news to cover: • Electron, Saturday, 07:38 UTC • SLS Hot Fire, Saturday, 22:00 UTC Read 31 remaining paragraphs | Comments

MacBook Pro is getting MagSafe, more ports, and function keys again, report claims


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2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record according to NASA


SlashGear / 10h
NASA has analyzed the Earth’s global average surface temperature during 2020 and found that the year tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record. NASA says the planet’s long-term warming trend continued with 2020s global average temperature 1.84 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the baseline 1951 through 1980 mean. NASA says that 2020 edged out 2016 by a tiny amount … Continue reading

Disney will release 'Nomadland' simultaneously in theaters and on Hulu


100+Engadget / 10h
Disney is ready to experiment with a movie release that is available simultaneously in theaters and on one of its streaming services. The guinea pig film? Nomadland , a modern drama starring Frances McDormand ( Fargo ), David Strathairn ( Lincoln) and three real-life nomads in the US. As The Hollywood Reporter explains , the movie — which is being distributed by Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures

Nokia and Google partner on cloud-native 5G app development


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Companies to combine cloud and networking resources in latest convergence between telecosm and IT.

Samsung Galaxy A52 production reportedly starts in India


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Samsung's upcoming mid-ranger, the Galaxy A52 5G, which was spotted on Geekbench and Google Play console. The phone is now in the production phase.

How to Use Adobe Flash in 2021 and Beyond


200+How-To Geek / 10h
Adobe Flash is officially dead, and that means you should stop using it. But what if you have to use it? How can you run .SWF files or play online games from the good old days? Here’s what you need to know about running old Flash content. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

NASA analysis shows 2020 tied for warmest year on record


Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

These Chrome extensions scraped user data, and Facebook isn't happy


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The social network argues the extensions acted as spyware.

Capcom will reveal first-ever Resident Evil Village gameplay at a showcase next week


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Capcom is set to reveal a new trailer and first-look gameplay of Resident Evil Village at its showcase on January 21.

Movement that Inspires: Kia’s new logo and brand strategy aims for the future


SlashGear / 10h
Kia is reinventing its brand strategy and corporate mission with a literal bang. Most recently, Kia presented its new logo to the world by commissioning a world-beating fireworks display, an innocuous message of the brand’s promise in solidifying its presence in the ever-changing automotive industry. Kia is also dropping ‘Motors’ from its corporate name as the brand transitions from a … Continue

'Blithe Spirit' is a bit of forgettable fun for a drab, drizzly evening


48Mashable / 11h
There's something about spending an interminable amount of time on your sofa that transforms you from a discerning critical thinker into someone willing to watch even the most drab pop culture in the hope it'll proffer a transient glimmer of distraction. Blithe Spirit certainly served that purpose, turning my head for a brief moment from the tedium of daily life. Edward Hall's adaptation of Noel

'Servant' Season 2 on Apple TV+ finds its suspenseful footing. This one's a keeper.


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Are you familiar with the "bomb theory?" It's an idea coined by Alfred Hitchcock: Imagine there's a bomb under a table, and the two people sitting down don't know it's there. That bomb could just explode suddenly, and it would be momentarily, powerfully surprising for us in the audience. But what if we know about the bomb the whole time and we're watching these people sit there, unaware they're a

Canon made a site that lets you 'take photos' from a real satellite


1KEngadget / 11h
Rather than releasing any new cameras for CES 2021, Canon is doing something different: Letting you take pictures from space. The company has unveiled an interactive site that allows you to use its CE-SAT-1 satellite, equipped with a lightly modified 5D Mark III DSLR, to grab simulated photos of locations including New York City, the Bahamas and Dubai. Canon launched the wine barrel-sized microsa

Apple could be killing off one of the MacBook Pro 16-inch’s most controversial features


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New rumors suggest the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) will ditch the controversial Touch Bar, and bring back Mag Safe.

Chrome could soon run a lot better on Windows


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Microsoft is planning an update for Chromium-based browsers that should make Chrome run a little smoother for users.

Sony Rewards PS5 stock is now sold out – here's what you needed to know


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If you were looking for PS5 stock, Sony Rewards had a limited number of consoles available today.

Worried about your firm’s AI ethics? These startups are here to help.


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Rumman Chowdhury’s job used to involve a lot of translation. As the “responsible AI” lead at the consulting firm Accenture, she would work with clients struggling to understand their AI models. How did they know if the models were doing what they were supposed to? The confusion often came about partly because the company’s data scientists, lawyers, and executives seemed to be speaking different l

Nvidia RTX 3000 stock might not improve until May – and AMD’s GPU outlook isn’t great either


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Buying a cutting-edge graphics card has never been more difficult than in recent times.

Artemis I Orion spacecraft is ready to be fueled up


SlashGear / 11h
NASA has announced that the Orion spacecraft used for the Artemis I mission has completed its time in the Neil Armstrong Operations & Checkout Building. The spaceship was hoisted from the stand in that building where it was outfitted with components, and systems were tested to ensure it was mission ready. With assembly complete, the spacecraft has been moved to … Continue reading

The Sony PS5 will not go for a second round of pre-orders in India


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Sony PS5 went for pre-order on January 12 and was immediately sold out. And people were hoping to get the console during a second round of pre-orders. But it does not seem like happening.

UK Space Agency and Rolls-Royce Defence team up to study nuclear propulsion


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

5 things we saw at the Samsung Galaxy S21 launch - including one you may have missed


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We saw 5 huge things at the Samsung Galaxy S21 launch event – from the phones themselves to the S Pen to the Galaxy Buds Pro and more.

OneWeb has now raised $1.4B, with $400M from SoftBank and Hughes, to help fund its first satellite fleet


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After a troubled year that saw broadband satellite operator OneWeb file for bankruptcy , get rescue finance from the U.K. government and Bharti, and then emerge out of that with a launch of part of its fleet last month , the London-based company today announced that it’s closed $1.4 billion in funding — money that it says will be enough to (finally) get the rest of its first-generation fleet of 6

This new superconducting microprocessor could mean big things for future data centers


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New prototype is clocked at a respectable speed of 2.5Ghz.

Blizzard's Battle.net launcher is getting a much-needed redesign


56Engadget / 12h
For many, Battle.net is the portal into their favourite PC and macOS video games. Blizzard-owned titles such as Overwatch and World of Warcraft , but also Activision releases such as Call of Duty: Warzone . As PC Gamer explains , though, the client has barely changed in the last eight years. Thankfully, a long overdue update has arrived . The general layout has been overhauled, and it’s now possi

It’s easy to get hooked to the Willow breast pump


Mashable / 12h
Willow Pump $499 (two pumps plus accessories) View Product The Good Wireless • Hands-Free • Effective • Convenient • Fast The Bad Expensive • Complicated • Time-Intensive The Bottom Line While the pump can be tricky to master, the pros outweigh the cons. ⚡ Mashable Score 4.25 😎 Cool Factor 5.0 📘Learning Curve 3.5 💪Performance 4.0 💵Bang for the Buck 4.0 A very small silver lining to COVID-19 i

Need a New Knee or Hip? A Robot May Help Install It


200+NYT > Technology / 12h
As more people strive to stay active on aging frames, robots and other technologies are likely to play a wider role in helping surgeons replace joints.

Galaxy Buds Pro and Samsung SmartTags launched in South Africa


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Samsung revealed more than their new smartphone range during their unpacked event.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes rumored for Nintendo Switch – but will it happen?


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The 25th anniversary of Pokémon’s first appearance on the GameBoy is coming up soon, and rumor has it that remakes of the Gen IV Diamond and Pearl games could be announced.

This fancy cooler requires zero ice — and it's on sale


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: This GoSun Chill Solar Cooler will keep your food and drinks cold all day. As of Jan. 15, save 15% and get it for $635. You know what’s a drag? Spending lots on a fancy cooler and still having to pack it with ice. If you’ve ever tried to lift one of these coolers once it’s loaded up with ice, food, and drinks, you know it’s no easy feat. Check out the GoSun Chill Solar Cooler , which is on

New card game focuses on representation and the racial wealth gap


Mashable / 12h
Legacy $39 View Product The Good Inspires thought-provoking conversations on race and wealth • Increases representation of people of color in underacknowledged fields • Provides a fun way for individuals to discuss financial goals and values in a judgment-free context The Bad Its regular $39 price tag is high. • I wish it were longer • but it’s just right for a busy family's time allowance. The B

Keep your home spotless in 2021 with these vacuums and mops on sale


Mashable / 12h
It might only be January, but since you’re stuck at home anyway, it’s the great time to kick off your spring cleaning . With your entire family spending more time indoors, your house might be in less-than-great shape — that's not to mention the dirt and dust piling up in your vehicle from all those drive-in movies and curbside meals. Here's a selection of vacuums on sale to help you spruce up you

Tackle your 2021 taxes early with the help of this QuickBooks bootcamp


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TL;DR: With the Complete 2021 QuickBooks Bootcamp Bundle , you can get your taxes done ahead of time. As of Jan. 15, you can save 95% and get the bundle for only $29.99. "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today" is a famous saying our parents and teachers have always tried to instill in our brains since way back when. While it may not always apply to every situation ( procrastination is

10 apps on sale to help you reach your 2021 fitness goals


Mashable / 12h
If you've already fallen behind on your New Year's fitness resolutions, don't beat yourself up. 2021 has already been a whirlwind. To help you get back on track, we've rounded up 10 convenient programs you can follow right at home. Plus, all of these programs are currently on sale as of Jan. 15. TMAC FITNESS Beginner and Advanced Workouts Don't have time or equipment? No problem. TMAC FITNESS Beg

Netflix's smart and funny 'History of Swear Words' is a perfect binge


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Swear words are a fascinating aspect of language. Where do they come from? Who decided they're bad? What the fuck do they really mean? With host Nicolas Cage, a few language experts, and a handful of entertaining guests, Netflix's History of Swear Words answers these questions and many more, focusing on six iconic swear words across six episodes. The series enlightens viewers on such words as shi

Cell C migrating its customers off its network


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Cell C is migrating its customers off its radio access network, as part of the mobile network operator's plan to decommission its expensive radio infrastructure.

Sony headphones deal: save big on these excellent noise-cancelling cans


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The Sony WHXB900N noise-cancelling headphones are currently $100 / £80 cheaper.

Samsung’s S Pen will likely come to other phones in the future


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Samsung has confirmed that it plans to bring the S Pen to more devices.

Vaio E15 and Vaio SE 14 laptops launched in India; Starting at Rs 49,990


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Vaio E15 and Vaio SE 14 have been launched in India. They are powered by the slightly outdated chipset, and comes with SSD storage and run on Windows 10 OS.

Windows 10 update fixes bug preventing users restoring to factory settings


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Microsoft has patched a bug that was preventing some Windows 10 users from restoring their device to its factory settings.

45,500-year-old cave art found in Indonesia


23Popular Mechanics / 12h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Favorite CES 2021 gadgets and the Galaxy S21: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 47


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The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

This leaked Xiaomi foldable phone has a big display problem


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A foldable phone from Xiaomi was spotted in public but it has a huge, unavoidable crease in the screen.

The next MacBook Pro may bring back the MagSafe connector


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Apple is planning a new design for the MacBook Pro that will mark the return of the the MagSafe charger, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-chi Kuo (as reported by 9to5Mac ) . The laptop will come in 14- and 16-inch sizes and likely be revealed in the third quarter of 2021. The new laptops will use upgraded versions of Apple’s ARM-based processors with more cores and improved

Samsung’s under-display camera tech will debut on a laptop first