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Pixar's 'Soul' was so popular on streaming that it beat 'The Office'
1KEngadget / 2h
There was little doubt Pixar’s Soul would find a large audience by going straight to Disney+ in many countries, but it’s now clear just how successful that strategy was. Deadline reports that the existential movie topped Nielsen’s streaming rankings for December 21st through December 27th, racking up 1.669 billion minutes of viewing. It even beat The Office (1.435 billion minutes) — no mean feat
Play the '2020 Game' in 12 Glorious Minutes Instead of 12 Excruciating Months
500+How-To Geek / 9h
2020 was a lot. It started bad, got worse, and kind of just kept on going from there. 2021 is looking up, for a variety of reasons, but perhaps you haven’t properly processed the grief from the last calendar year? And if you haven’t, perhaps five minutes playing a web game will fill the place of the therapy you can’t afford? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Gigantic dead finback whale discovered the Mediterranean
60SlashGear / 10h
Last weekend officials discovered the carcass of an enormous finback whale in the Mediterranean Sea. The finback whale, or Balaenoptera physalus, is the second-largest animal species on Earth. It measured 65 feet long and is estimated to weigh more than 77 tons, one of the largest ever discovered. The length and estimated weight make it one of the largest whale … Continue reading
Microsoft Admits It Messed Up and Axes Xbox Live Gold Price Hike
35Gizmodo / 20min
On Friday , Microsoft announced that it was going to raise prices for Xbox Live Gold during a pandemic, a statement that rightfully ignited anger among Xbox fans. Just a few hours later, Microsoft furiously backtracked and said it had “messed up.” No price hikes would be coming at this time, the company said. It… Read more...
Complete guide to sailing from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
The Points Guy / 32min
Admit it. You’ve dreamed of jetting off to Tahiti to trade in everyday life for a luxury cruise around French Polynesia. You’ve dreamed of visiting Bora Bora, the home of the overwater bungalow, and you’ve heard tales of the wonderful food trucks in and around Papeete that serve incredible local delicacies. You want to go pearl shopping in Taha’a and climb Belvedere Lookoutin Moorea. A variety of
Uber, After Buying Postmates, Lays Off More Than 180 Employees
100+NYT > Technology / 1h
The layoffs include most of the executive team at Postmates, the food delivery app that Uber bought last year.
The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021.
Ex-Nasa Chiefs Are Building A Hotel In Space
View from the Wing / 2h
The former head of International Space Station for NASA and others are building a hotel in space. They have NASA’s buy-in, and money, to do it. Continue reading ...
Italy cracks down on TikTok following child's tragic death
200+Mashable / 3h
Italian regulators turned their eyes toward TikTok this week following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl. On Thursday, the Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) ordered makers of the popular social media app to stop processing the data of any user within the country "whose age could not be established with full certainty." This move essentially places an immediate hold on all but age-veri
Facebook Says a ‘Configuration Change’ Is the Reason a Ton of Users Were Logged Out on Friday
300+Gizmodo / 3h
Facebook users took Twitter and other social media platforms on Friday to report that they had, for no explicit reason, been logged out of the big blue app. Memes and the phrase “So Facebook” quickly popped up during the incident, which the company apologized for on Saturday. Read more...
Tesla accuses engineer of stealing crucial company software
100+Engadget / 3h
Tesla is no stranger to allegations of staff stealing its technology , but its latest case may be particularly brazen if true. As Electrek has learned , the EV maker has sued engineer Alex Khatilov for allegedly stealing the company’s custom Warp Drive software (used to automate purchasing and other systems) within three days of starting the job in late December 2020. Khatilov reportedly copied “
N95 Masks $1.16/Each With Free Shipping
View from the Wing / 4h
Two guys started the United States Mask Company in the fall, set up a factory and got NIOSH certification for their N95 masks. They’ve manufactured 200,000 masks but haven’t been able to sell them. How can you make money manufacturing masks when you can now buy Made in the U.S. N95s on Amazon for $1.16 each with free shipping? Continue reading ...
Boeing wants all its aircraft to fly on sustainable fuels by 2030
200+Engadget / 4h
Boeing has vowed to make flights using its planes more eco-friendly within the next decade: The aviation titan has announced its commitment to make sure its planes can fly on 100 percent sustainable fuels by 2030. It explained that making the shift to sustainable fuels is the “safest and most measurable solution to reduce aviation carbon emissions in the coming decades.” It’s also a necessary ste
Instacart to eliminate about 2,000 jobs and GitHub head of HR resigns
200+TechCrunch / 5h
Hey y’all. You’ve just landed on Human Capital, the weekly newsletter that details the latest in labor, and diversity and inclusion in tech. The week kicked off with GitHub making a public apology to the person the company terminated for cautioning his employees about Nazis in D.C. on the day of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Later in the week, Google revoked corporate access from AI ethic
How VCs and founders see 2021 differently
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that appears on Extra Crunch , but free, and made for your weekend reading. Click here if you want it in your inbox every Saturday morning. Ready? Let’s talk money, startups and spicy IPO rumors. We’re shaking things up this weekend in the newsletter, focusing on a series of l
Work trips are making a $5 billion comeback
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Would you bet millions of dollars on a corporate travel comeback? Doesn’t matter. Andreessen Horowitz, Addition and Elad Gil are anyways. This week, the trio led a nine-figure financing round in TripActions, a software company that helps other companies book and manage corporate travel. But the news is (always) more than the number. I see TripActions’ growth as a signal to travel sector startups,
Google's mobile search is getting a makeover for the new year
52Mashable / 6h
Google knows your eyes need a break. The notoriously data - hungry behemoth announced Friday an upcoming redesign of its mobile search page that will, among other changes, include larger and bolder text. The shocking premise is that the change, in addition to several others laid out in a Google press release, will make Google's mobile search easier to use. "One way the team [made text easier to r
Where to learn to play guitar online
53Mashable / 6h
When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashable’s series I learned it on the internet. Like any skill, mastering the guitar takes practice. It’s easy to tell someone to take lessons to get better at something, but it’s not always easy to find those lessons, especially in person. The good news is, for all y
This Bitcoin Mining Machine Helps Level the Playing Field for Crypto Investors
Futurism / 6h
Over the last decade, the world of mining cryptocurrencies has transformed from something that any devoted hobbyist with a working computer and Internet connection could do into something that requires special equipment and expertise. Given that, it’s easy to feel like you missed the boat if you weren’t an early cryptocurrency adopter. But with a Coinmine One Bitcoin mining machin e, cryptocurren
FTC issues first fines using a law against ticket scalping bots
300+Engadget / 6h
Most live events simply aren’t an option due to the pandemic, but that isn’t stopping the FTC from cracking down on ticket scalper bots. The regulator has taken its first legal action using the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act meant to punish these scalping practices. The owners of Concert Specials, Just in Time Tickets and Cartisim face a total of $3.7 million in fines for using bots to aut
Ohio company recalls 4,200lbs of pork sausage over blue rubber issue
SlashGear / 6h
An Ohio company called Bob Evans Farms has recalled 4,200lbs of pork sausage products over potential contamination with blue rubber, according to the USDA. The recall applies specifically to raw ground pork sausage sold in ‘chubs,’ which refers to the large 1-pound rolls that are wrapped in plastic and crimped on each end. The recall was recently published by the … Continue reading
Please, someone cast Anthony Carrigan in a 'Hitman' series
200+Mashable / 6h
Happy Hitman III to all who celebrate. The recent release of the latest installment in IO Interactive’s legendary assassination games should keep most fans of series protagonist Agent 47 busy for a while. But in between dressing the big guy up as a ramen chef and dropping moose statues on unsuspecting bankers — wouldn’t it be fun to extrapolate the joy of playing Hitman and fancast a TV series th
Just Leaving This Here To See What You Think…
View from the Wing / 6h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Alaska Airlines Adjusting Mileage Earning & Fare Classes
31One Mile at a Time / 7h
Alaska Airlines will be joining the oneworld alliance as of March 31, 2021. Ahead of that, the airline has announced that some adjustments will be made to mileage earning and fare classes, but hasn’t yet made all the details clear. This is in addition to Alaska Airlines recently announcing changes to how status is earned in 2021 , along with the introduction of a new 100K elite tier . Alaska Airl
Home security technician admits hacking customers' security cameras
100+Engadget / 7h
A former ADT security company employee has admitted to breaking into the cameras he installed in users’ homes in the Dallas area to watch their private moments. Telesforo Aviles has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and now faces up to five years in federal prison. According to the Department of Justice , Aviles has admitted that he would take note of the homes of women he deemed attractive to log
Say hello to 'Priority Mode,' Lyft's latest innovation in ripping drivers off
66Mashable / 7h
Lyft just keeps on innovating. Not content to rewrite labor law in its favor, in September of 2020 the ride-hail company unveiled a new pay structure for its drivers that — surprise! — means they're paid less per ride. Dubbed Priority Mode , drivers exchange a 10 percent pay reduction in the hopes of getting more rides funneled their way. In theory, this might translate to enough additional rides
Italy blocks TikTok for some users following girl's death
100+Engadget / 7h
TikTok is facing mounting concerns over its approach to younger users . The Guardian reports that Italy’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) has blocked TikTok for users whose age can’t be verified after a 10-year-old girl died while allegedly participating in a “blackout” choking challenge. Officials said it was too easy for kids under 13 to sign up using a fake birth date, suggesting that the loos
Epic wants Fortnite players to send their best Stealthy Stronghold images
SlashGear / 7h
Epic is back with another #Fortography theme, this time seeking players’ best images of the ‘Stealthy Stronghold’ location from which the Predator emerges. This isn’t the first time the company has sought interesting images from players with the company explaining back in early December that it wants ‘more than just a gameplay photo.’ As Epic explained last month, it seeks … Continue reading
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat sells out completely
SlashGear / 7h
The latest announcement will come as no surprise to anyone who follows Dodge muscle cars. Most car guys and gals knew last summer when Dodge announced it would build the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat for six months that every one of the units would be gobbled up. Some speculated that a six-month build window meant there would be lots of … Continue reading
Xbox Live Gold doesn't need a price change. It just needs to disappear.
Microsoft Xbox Live Gold•
100+Mashable / 8h
Microsoft had quite a Friday. The fun started when the Xbox maker shared the news that Xbox Live Gold, a paid subscription service that primarily exists to let Xbox users play their games online, would soon cost more. By roughly double. The particulars varied by subscription length, but the formerly $60 annual subscription was poised to jump to $120 for new subscribers (existing subscribers would
Hawaii’s Big Island: 7 things first-timers exploring Hilo need to try
The Points Guy / 8h
Whether you’ve got an upcoming spring break trip and you plan to comply with Hawaii’s pre-arrival testing policy or are looking ahead to a visit once restrictions have been lifted, a bit of planning is in order when it comes to the Big Island — especially if you’re traveling with kids. In a family with two teen girls, we’ve evolved into action-oriented vacations that are mingled with downtime. Ke
NASA says the seven TRAPPIST-1 rocky planets are likely made from the same material
SlashGear / 8h
NASA has been studying a red dwarf star called TRAPPIST-1, home to the largest group of Earth-sized planets ever found in a single solar system. TRAPPIST-1 is about 40 light-years away, and the seven rocky planets are an excellent example of the variety of planetary systems in the universe. A new study was published this week showing that all of … Continue reading
Radisson Rewards Promo: Earn Double Points
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Radisson Rewards has just revealed the details of its first global promotion of 2021, and it has the potential to be quite lucrative. Radisson Rewards offering 5K bonus points per stay Radisson Rewards’ new promotion is rather straightforward — between February 1 and April 30, 2021, you can earn double Radisson Rewards points on all stays . In order to be eligible you need to: Register prior to c
A 'Game of Thrones' primer on what exactly is a Dunk and Egg
100+Mashable / 8h
Hello Game of Thrones fans, it's discourse time. With rumors that there is another Thrones prequel series in the works at HBO, this time based on George R.R. Martin's tales of Dunk and Egg, many may have questions like "really?" "should we get our hopes up?" and "Dunk and what ?" Only some of those questions have answers, but we at Mashable will try to answer what we can. It is important to remem
SWORD in WandaVision explained
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Comic book origins, connections to SHIELD and what covert organisation SWORD might mean for WandaVision.
Munster vs Leinster live stream: how to watch 2021 Pro14 rugby online from anywhere
38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's how to get a Munster vs Leinster live stream and watch Pro14 online wherever you are right now, as the Red Army looks to avenge last season's agonising playoff defeat.
Original Content podcast: ‘Bridgerton’ is an addictive reimagining of Jane Austen-style romance
100+TechCrunch / 8h
“Bridgerton,” the Shondaland drama that launched last month on Netflix, offers a few key updates to the standard formula of Regency-era romance. For one thing, there’s a racially diverse cast, with Black actors taking on the role of early 19th-century English nobility and royalty. (At one point, one of the characters offers an unconvincing explanation for why this is the case, but we — and the sh
This Week in Apps: TikTok viral hit breaks Spotify records, inauguration boosts news app installs, judge rules against Parler
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge
Saturday's Best Deals: Razer Accessories, Dyson Hot + Cool Air Purifier, Indoor Electric Fireplace, Yosuda Stationary Bike, Identity Guard Rolling Stamps, and More
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Saturday's Best Deals: Razer Accessories, Dyson Hot + Cool Air Purifier, Indoor Electric Fireplace, Yosuda Stationary Bike, Identity Guard Rolling Stamps, and More
84Gizmodo / 8h
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UFC 257 live stream: McGregor vs Poirier 2 time and how to watch PPV online anywhere
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Prelim action now under way at biggest UFC PPV in ages - our guide explains how to get a UFC 257 live stream and watch McGregor vs Poirier 2 fight tonight.
The 9 best things to do in Austin
The Points Guy / 8h
Austin has long held a reputation for upholding its famous slogan, “Keep Austin weird.” I’ve been an Austinite since 2004, and newcomers from California, New York and other destinations join me every day. These are some of my favorite haunts to share when friends and family come to visit. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Learn about Texas
When is WandaVision episode 4 released on Disney Plus?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's when WandaVision episode 4 releases on Disney Plus next week, as well as a full release schedule for the MCU TV series.
Alaska will change how you earn miles starting on March 31 — here’s what we know so far
The Points Guy / 8h
The much-anticipated entrance of Alaska Airlines into the Oneworld alliance happens this spring, on March 31, 2021. Oneworld membership means the ability for Alaska customers to earn and burn miles across the alliance’s 13 member carriers — in addition to the existing array of Alaska non-alliance partners. However, come March 31, how you earn miles when flying specifically on Alaska will also be
Paul Walker’s beautiful 1980 BMW M1 AHG heads to auction
SlashGear / 9h
Paul Walker was an incredibly popular actor that tragically died very early in his life. Walker left behind a daughter and other family members, along with an incredible collection of cars. The BMW M1 seen in the images here was part of the AE Performance collection chaired by Walker and Roger Rodas before being acquired in 2014 by the current … Continue reading
ICYMI: We test out the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S21•
90Engadget / 9h
Now that CES is over, we can really get the new year underway. Here at Engadget, that means reviewing all of the latest tech as it becomes available, from smartphones to smart scales. At last week’s Unpacked event, Samsung announced two smartphones, the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra, and a new set of earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro. We spent the past week putting them all through their paces, and for the
Your Airline Seat Preference Reveals Your Value As A Customer
48View from the Wing / 9h
When you're in an aisle seat you direct your own destiny. You get up to use the lavatory whenever you wish and don't need to worry about waiting on other passengers to gather their belongings to let you out, or your seatmates falling asleep and needing to be woken to let you out. I find window seats claustrophobic. It turns out that the preference for an aisle seat over a window seat also means y
SpaceX scrubs satellite launch attempt minutes before liftoff
SlashGear / 9h
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of 143 satellites aboard today. However, only a few minutes before the rocket was supposed to lift off, the launch was canceled. There was no problem with the rocket or the payload. The launch was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at Cape Canaveral. Reports indicate the mission … Continue reading
Hitting the Books: AI doctors and the dangers tiered medical care
100+Engadget / 9h
Healthcare is a human right, however, nobody said all coverage is created equal. Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems are already making impressive inroads into the myriad fields of medicine — from IBM’s Watson: Hospital Edition and Amazon’s AI-generated medical records to machine-formulated medications and AI-enabled diagnoses . But in the excerpt below from Frank Pasquale’s New
Dell XPS 13 deals this weekend feature eye-watering price cuts of $600
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Dell's latest XPS 13 deals feature some of the lowest prices we've ever seen on Core i7 models with discounts of up to a whopping $600.
This $699 Dell G5 15 with a GTX 1660 Ti is a fantastic gaming laptop deal
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Don't miss Dell's latest gaming laptop deal on the G5 15 - a chance to score a GTX 1660Ti machine for just $699.
4 reasons why you should visit Cape Town, South Africa
The Points Guy / 9h
Surely you’ve heard of Table Mountain and the cute little penguins on Boulders Beach. But there are so many other reasons why you should add Cape Town to your list of places to visit — one day. 1. The weather Let’s talk about the weather before anything else. If you didn’t know it already, South Africa is in the Southern Hemisphere , which means that it’s their summer when it’s our winter and vic
DDoSers are abusing Microsoft RDP to make attacks more powerful
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Hacker attacking server or database. Network security, Database secure and personal data protection (credit: Getty Images) DDoS-for-hire services are abusing the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol to increase the firepower of distributed denial-of-service attacks that paralyze websites and other online services, a security firm said this week. Typically abbreviated as RDP, Remote Desktop
How to Create a Public Link for Your WhatsApp Group
32How-To Geek / 9h
When you have a public WhatsApp group, adding each new member yourself can be tedious. Thankfully, you have an alternative. WhatsApp allows you to create a shareable link that interested participants can click to join your group instantly. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad drops to $199 at Amazon
100+Engadget / 9h
It’s now decidedly more affordable to get the combo of an iPad and a Magic Keyboard — if you act quickly, at least. Amazon is selling the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro (no Pencil included) for $199 , a full $100 below the usual price. The version for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has received a slight discount as well, to $330 , but it’s clear the smaller model is the star. Buy Ma
We might not see the LG Rollable go on sale after all
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We like the look of the LG Rollable a lot – but it might not get past the development stage, according to reports.
League of Legends: Wild Rift release date, beta and everything you need to know
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
League of Legends: Wild Rift, the mobile version of the game, has launched in open beta in several regions worldwide – and in March, it will finally come to the US.
Public EV charging is a problem. Biden’s presidency could change that.
100+Mashable / 10h
California is the most electrified state when it comes to cars: It accounts for up to half of all U.S. electric vehicles sales . But even with Teslas, Nissan Leafs, and Chevy Bolts all over the place, it's not always easy to find a public charging station without a line , especially when driving long distances throughout California. That doesn't bode well for other states like Maryland, Colorado,
Use This Map to Find the Best of 'Slow TV' From Around the World
100+Lifehacker / 10h
We’re living at a time when the news cycle moves so quickly, that what would previously have been major stories are swiftly pushed to the side to make room for the next piece of breaking news. (Although between a global pandemic, a new presidential administration, and the upcoming impeachment trial of the former… Read more...
Orient-Express debuts new, dream-worthy European routes aboard gorgeous Art Deco trains
46The Points Guy / 10h
Amtrak coined the phrase long ago and it still rings true: “There’s something about a train that’s magic.” Amtrak might not bring the cache of some of the world’s most luxurious locomotives, but say the words “Orient Express,” and you start to picture classic train carriages that have been meticulously restored and adorned with cherry wood furniture and paneling, gold and brass accents, and suppl
How to Unlock Your Car's Steering Wheel
100+Lifehacker / 10h
Maybe you’re someone who is familiar with every last detail and feature of your car, taking pride in knowing everything your machine can do. Or maybe it’s just a thing that gets you from A to B, and each time you get in, you pop the key in the ignition, turn it, and hope for the best (unless you have one that starts… Read more...
How to Turn on Notifications for Instagram Posts, Stories, Live, and IGTV
20How-To Geek / 10h
There are some Instagram profiles where you want to see new content as soon as possible—it can be a news page or your favorite food blogger. Here’s how to get notifications for new Instagram posts, Stories, IGTV, and Live. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Small TV vs smart display: which is better?
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you want a smaller screen but can't decide between a small TV or smart display, this guide will help you make your decision
The Reason People Are Faking Covid-19 Test Results To Travel (It’s Not Because They Have Covid)
30View from the Wing / 11h
Several months ago I wrote that as countries started requiring negative Covid-19 tests in order to travel people would start faking negative test results . And what we're learning from people who are actually faking their tests is that it isn't fear of a positive result that is causing them to create the fakes. Continue reading ...
Recommended Reading: What went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077?
100+Engadget / 11h
Inside Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous rollout Jason Schreier, Bloomberg Interviews with more than 20 CD Projekt Red staff members (current and former) uncovered a development cycle “marred by unchecked ambition, poor planning and technical shortcomings.” That included a demo at E3 2018 that “was almost entirely fake” as some gameplay systems didn’t yet exist at the time it was shown. “If they won’t
A beginner's guide to the wholesome world of crochet TikTok
300+Mashable / 11h
When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashable’s series I learned it on the internet. Welcome, dear reader, to the cozy world of crochet TikTok. The term “ safe space ” gets a bad rap. Over the past few years, it’s become the mean-spirited punchline to jokes told by the sort of people who, even in a pande
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals: Get 100GB of data in the cheapest contract yet
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals go, this is certainly the best we've seen so far, loaded with 100GB of data for just £51.99 a month
How to Tell If Your PS5 Is Playing the PS4 Version of a Game
How-To Geek / 11h
Some of your PlayStation 5 (PS5) games might be PlayStation 4 (PS4) games in disguise. Here’s how you can tell the difference between console versions and change these games to their next-gen versions. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
6 Reasons To Get The Citi Premier Card
31One Mile at a Time / 11h
The $95 annual fee Citi Premier ® Card ( review ) is in my opinion the most rewarding mid-range credit card. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ), the Citi Premier is an overlooked competitor (or complement, depending on how you look at it). In this post I wanted to share six reasons you should get the Citi Premier, if you don’t yet have it. In no
The history of LGBTQ+ visual novels
58TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Visual novels have always been flourishing with the LGBTQ+ representation that AAA games still lack. The history of queer visual novels goes all the way back to the beginning of games.
Why smartwatches won’t ever replace my humble wristwatch
69TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Watchmaking remains an industry invulnerable to progress.
Watch SpaceX launch its first dedicated rideshare mission live, carrying a record-breaking number of satellites
400+TechCrunch / 12h
[UPDATE: Today’s attempt was scrubbed due to weather conditions. Another launch window is available tomorrow at 10 AM ET] SpaceX is set to launch the very first of its dedicated rideshare missions – an offering it introduced in 2019 that allows small satellite operators to book a portion of a payload on a Falcon 9 launch. SpaceX’s rocket has a relatively high payload capacity compared to the size
Astronomers Have Spotted a Weirdo 'Jupiter' With a Four-Day Year
52Gizmodo / 12h
Nearly 600 light-years from Earth, the exoplanet known as WASP-62b whips around its host star at a breakneck pace. The planet is a hot Jupiter, and despite its gassy constitution, its atmosphere is completely cloudless, according to a study published this month in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. Read more...
Earn $30/Hour as a Professional Candy Taste-Tester
500+Lifehacker / 12h
Do you like candy? Do you have opinions about it? Are you looking for a job? If you answered “yes” to all three questions, you may be interested in learning more about a position that will pay you cash money to taste-test candy. And no, this isn’t one of those “dream job” contests—it’s an actual role with a candy… Read more...
What to Do If You Lose the Remote for Your Chromecast with Google TV
41How-To Geek / 12h
Uh oh, it looks like the couch has claimed another Chromecast with Google TV remote. Google sells replacement Voice Remotes for $20, but until it arrives at your door, you’re gonna have to control your Chromecast with Google TV from a phone, tablet, laptop, or wireless gamepad. Here’s how to get it done. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Mirror an Image in Microsoft Word
46How-To Geek / 12h
Mirroring an image is useful if you want to print a photo in a flipped perspective. Thankfully, Microsoft’s suite of applications can help. Here’s how to flip an image in a Microsoft Word document. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Sokpop Collective Is the Most Fun You Can Have for Just $3 a Month
200+How-To Geek / 12h
The Sokpop Collective is one of the most interesting things going on in the indie gaming scene right now. For the last three years, the team has been releasing two new games every month, with titles that cover everything from volcano-based pinball to swamp exploration. The games are simple, fun, and you consistently get access to new titles through a $3 per month subscription on Patreon. Read Thi
How to improve your MacBook's battery life
81Mashable / 12h
Most of us are spending more time at home, which means we're also spending more time on our (home) computers. So it's extra important to make sure our devices are optimized and healthy. One of the easiest ways to do that is to improve your computer's battery life. MacBook users, read on to learn how to conserve battery life and maximize performance. The general stuff According to the Apple websit
A Quiet Place Part II movie release date bumped yet again
SlashGear / 12h
A Quiet Place Part II, the sequel to the 2018 horror movie, was originally set to hit theaters in March 2020 — around the same time the pandemic was declared, causing widespread lockdowns and throwing the movie industry into chaos. As with many other planned movie releases, A Quiet Place Part II was delayed…and now it has just been bumped … Continue reading
Stay Cozy With up To 28% off a Turbro Electric Fireplace
20Gizmodo / 12h
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American Airlines’ Intriguing “AAdvantage Tailwind” Promotion
66One Mile at a Time / 12h
We’re seeing airlines incentivize travel in different ways. American Airlines has just launched a targeted promotion, which members are being emailed directly about. It remains to be seen how many people will be targeted for this, but let’s go over the details.
