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Nine Russian adventurers mysteriously froze to death—a new theory explains why
14KArs Technica / 9h
Enlarge / A view of the tent the adventurers stayed in as the rescuers found it on Feb. 26, 1959. The tent had been cut open from inside, and most of the skiers had fled in socks or barefoot. (credit: Anonymous | USSR investigators ) By the time the rescue team helicoptered to the remote Dyatlov Pass in late February 1959, the nine Russian adventurers—seven men and two women, all highly experienc
A Quarter of Known Bee Species Haven’t Been Seen Since 1990
2KWired / 8h
A global study finds that species numbers reported in the wild fell sharply between 1990 and 2015.
Windows 10 now runs multiple Android apps with Your Phone
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It’s still only certain models of Samsung smartphone which are compatible, though.
Facebook's next product frontier is reportedly newsletters
20Mashable / 18min
Facebook is gearing up to snatch a piece of the newsletter pie. The social media company is reportedly developing a set of newsletter tools "for journalists and writers," according to a story from the New York Times . It's early days for the project, according to the three people who spoke with the paper, but it apparently has CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg's blessing. The move would mark Fac
WhatsApp tries to ease users’ privacy fears with Status messages
SlashGear / 45min
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app that many users have abandoned for alternatives, is now using Status messages in an effort to reassure users that their data is safe. Put simply, Status messages are the same as Stories found on other platforms like Instagram — and WhatsApp plans to use them to talk about privacy. WhatsApp has faced user privacy concerns … Continue reading
A 10-Year-Old GameStop Investor Cashed In. His Return? Over 5,000%
400+NYT > Technology / 56min
Jaydyn Carr of San Antonio made $3,200 on shares from GameStop this week that his mother bought him in 2019 for about $60.
How to learn calligraphy online
28Mashable / 1h
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 . Calligraphy may make you think of parchment scrolls and feather quills, but it's also a popular modern art and crafts activity that millions of people around the world study and practice. This visual art can be a very r
Let's Reminisce About Last Year's Most Memorable Data Breaches
Gizmodo / 1h
Ah, data breaches. The stuff of internet nightmare. In recent years, we’ve seen more and more of them —to the point where it seems like wherever you store your data, most of it is just breach-material that hasn’t been breached yet. However, weird as it may sound, 2020 actually saw a lot fewer publicly reported data… Read more...
Reddit co-founder on GameStop: ‘The collective public cannot unsee this’
76TechCrunch / 1h
When Robinhood, a startup that promises to make finance accessible for all, temporarily limited trading on GameStop, AMC, and other memestocks, many retail investors were pissed that the fintech darling suddenly didn’t live up to its name. The specific reasons may have been short-term and technical , but the choice looked corrupt to the average person. Here’s why: The presence of a massive hedge
Wait, Some Sheratons Are Actually Nice Now?!?
42One Mile at a Time / 1h
I never thought I’d say this, but… I think I might actually want to stay at a Sheraton again?! The problem with the Sheraton brand Sheraton is a brand that has never appealed to me: Sheratons have no brand consistency, with some properties being fairly nice, and some being awful Sheratons across the board are incredibly generic, and seemingly have no theme or unique amenities that give you a sens
Scientists finally figured out why wombats poop cubes. Thank heavens.
89Mashable / 1h
Our long international nightmare is over: We finally know why wombats poop out cubes. The scientists did it. They really did it. Thank heavens. Wombats' odd poop has long been a curious and fun animal fact. And the answer behind it isn't as simple as "square-shaped butthole." OK, not quite that simple anyway. Basically: the Rubik's-esque scat is formed in wombats' intestines via muscle contractio
Tesla offers collision repairs in its service centers
42Engadget / 1h
Tesla’s Service Centers can now perform various forms of collision repair in-house, according to CNBC . The automaker has reportedly sent out a message to customers entitled “Collision Repair is Here,” telling them that their local Tesla Service Centers can now be an alternative option to body shops for fixing “minor dents, scuffs, scratches and more.” Its optimized flow, Tesla wrote, enables the
This Airline Tried Securities Fraud Before. Now In The GameStop Era They’re Giving It Another Run
100+View from the Wing / 1h
Barry Michaels has been trying to start an airline for 30 years. The idea all along has been the same: fly Boeing 747s domestically with cheap fares. He used to call the idea "Family Airlines." And he even went to prison for tax and securities fraud in connection with raising money for the venture. It's now called Avatar Airlines, and they've sent out a press release 'planning' a billion dollar v
Hyundai said to be 'agonizing' over Apple's electric car
84Engadget / 1h
Hyundai might not be in a rush to make Apple’s electric car despite reports of a tentative deal. Reuters sources claim Hyundai executives are “agonizing” over how the company will cooperate with Apple, or whether or not it’s a wise idea in the first place.The Korean automaker is reportedly hesitant to work with outside firms, and might even replace higher-ups to prevent a conflict between the two
Facebook newsletter feature for writers tipped to take on Substack
SlashGear / 1h
Facebook is reportedly working on its own newsletter feature and it may launch by this summer, at least according to a new report. The upcoming offering is described as featuring ‘newsletter tools’ that will be aimed at writers, ones who may currently turn to platforms like Substack and Patreon to get funding from their readers. Independent writers are increasingly turning … Continue reading
A Vast Web of Vengeance
2KNYT > Technology / 1h
Outrageous lies destroyed Guy Babcock’s online reputation. When he went hunting for their source, what he discovered was worse than he could have imagined.
Going once, going twice: Items from Berlin’s Tegel airport up for auction
The Points Guy / 2h
Have you ever wanted a piece of an airport in your house? Items from the now-closed Berlin Tegel International Airport (TXL) have gone to auction, and you can take your pick of airport items. The bulk of items for sale appear to be television screens and monitors, benches and snowplows — and there’s even a coffee roasting machine for the caffeine lovers. Take a look at some of the items below and
Steam's February Game Festival will feature over 500 playable demos
78Engadget / 2h
The next Steam Game Festival is will start on February 3rd, and it will give you access to playable demos of over 500 upcoming titles. Valve started hosting the virtual festival last year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic after in-game industry events like the Game Developers Conference got cancelled. The developer has held quite a few more iterations of the festival since then, and it ha
Disney Plus's Willow Series Has Found a New Director in Jonathan Entwistle
100+Gizmodo / 2h
You might know him from a couple li’l Netflix shows we dig around here. Read more...
WandaVision: who is Monica Rambeau, and what does she tell us about the MCU?
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How the character formerly known as Geraldine fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
OLED TV deals at Best Buy get huge price cuts just in time for the Super Bowl
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
OLED TV deals at Best Buy this weekend feature some of the lowest prices we've seen yet on leading LG and Sony displays.
Saturday's Best Deals: LG 75-Inch Smart 4K TV, XPG DDR4 RAM, Hydrating Collagen Masks, Onzie Face Masks, Car Safety Multi-tool, and More
80Gizmodo / 3h
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The Silicon Valley Start-Up That Caused Wall Street Chaos
500+NYT > Technology / 3h
Robinhood pitched itself to investors as the antithesis of Wall Street. It didn’t say that it also entirely relies on Wall Street. This past week, the two realities collided.
Saturday's Best Deals: LG 75-Inch Smart 4K TV, XPG DDR4 RAM, Hydrating Collagen Masks, Onzie Face Masks, Car Safety Multi-tool, and More
80Lifehacker / 3h
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A new $110 light gun for old Duck Hunts: Ars tests an HDTV-friendly option
44Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Duck Hunt without a CRT? It's finally doable, thanks to the Sinden Lightgun. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Over the past decade, we've seen nearly every classic gaming console receive a cute, miniaturized re-release—and the variety has been staggering, from titans like the NES to arcade niche favorites like Neo Geo and Sega Astro City . Yet somehow, one massive retro-gaming category has been
When is WandaVision episode 5 released on Disney Plus?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's when WandaVision episode 5 releases on Disney Plus this week, as well the full release schedule for the MCU TV series.
Xiaomi files court challenge against US ban
56Engadget / 3h
Xiaomi isn’t wasting time disputing the US’ decision to put it on a list of Chinese military-backed companies and ban American investments. Reuters reports the Chinese phone giant has filed a legal complaint against the US Defense and Treasury Departments, calling the investment ban “unlawful and unconstitutional.” It also said the claims of links to the Chinese military were false, and that a la
Google Play Store will soon let Android users download gambling apps
74Mashable / 3h
Non-iPhone gamblers rejoice: The Google Play Store will soon allow gambling apps. There are, of course, a few catches. The apps will only be allowed in countries and states where the specific type of gambling in the app is permitted by law. But the fact remains, starting March 1 Android users in the U.S. and 14 other countries — Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Jap
7 reasons to get TSA PreCheck now — even during a pandemic
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. It was originally published in December 2019. You’ve probably seen TSA PreCheck lanes at most US airports. If you don’t already have PreCheck but keep seeing the phrase pop up everywhere, you may be wondering what all the hype is about — and if it’s worth the $85 fee. If you travel by air at all, you know that long security lines
NASA chooses university teams to develop methods of dealing with moon dust
SlashGear / 3h
One of the biggest challenges to equipment and astronauts living and working on the moon is dealing with moon dust. NASA reached out to university students around the country to help solve the problem of lunar dust in preparation for building sustainable human exploration on the moon. The competitive Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge and the Space Grant … Continue r
How to set a sleep timer in iOS for Netflix, Hulu, or any other streaming app
47Mashable / 3h
There's some buzz right now about Netflix testing out a sleep timer. It's a great idea for the app, which is no doubt up and running on many bedside stands around the world as subscribers settle in for a night's rest. But it's just a test for now, and one that's only for Android versions of the app. That doesn't mean iOS users are out of luck, though. While having sleep timers bundled as in-app f
American Airlines Tries To Sell Shares Into The Wall Street Bets Frenzy
View from the Wing / 3h
American Airlines stock went on a speculative tear as investors guessed that the Reddit ‘Wall Street Bets’ forum might turn their attention to the heavily-shorted airline stock after the GameStop play ends, or even sooner. But the GameStop play is unique, a short squeeze like nothing we’ve seen since Volkswagen in 2008. It isn’t something that happens every day, at the drop of a hat, because a co
Travel industry calls potential COVID-19 test mandate for domestic flights ‘unwarranted’
The Points Guy / 3h
All international arrivals into the U.S. are now required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test . The Biden administration is also “actively looking” at mandating negative tests for domestic travel — and the travel industry isn’t pleased. Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, released a statement on Jan. 29 calling the potential move “un
Smartwatches in 2021 might be designed around your home-working woes
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Several rumors point to upcoming smartwatch features that reflect recent changes in the world.
Oculus Quest 3: rumors, predictions, and likely release date
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A round-up of everything we know about the Oculus Quest 3
Apple Time to Walk lets you stroll along with celebrities – who would you like to join?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple is adding a new guest each week, so here's who I'd choose to join me on a wander.
US Introduces Federal Airplane Mask Mandate: Why This Matters
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
President Biden promised a federal mask mandate for both airplanes and airports, and that has now been implemented. Let’s talk about the details of this, and then I’ll share why I support this, even though on the surface this doesn’t change a whole lot. Details of the mask mandate for airports & airlines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Servi
This Week in Apps: GameStop madness hits trading apps, Apple privacy changes, Clubhouse becomes a unicorn
100+TechCrunch / 4h
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 continues to grow, 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
SpaceX Starship launch reportedly violated an FAA license
200+Engadget / 4h
SpaceX’s high altitude Starship test may have created more problems than a fiery explosion. The Verge sources understand that the Starship SN8 launch violated the terms of SpaceX’s FAA test license, leading to an official investigation. It’s not clear just what the spaceflight firm did wrong, but it reportedly led to the company delaying the launch of its SN9 prototype past the originally planned
Why buying a PS5 is a nightmare, and how retailers can make it better
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Scalpers, queues and consoles - is there any way to fix online shopping for must-have gadgets like the PS5?
SpaceX announces first for civilians who will fly to the ISS
SlashGear / 4h
SpaceX has confirmed the first four people who will fly aboard the Crew Dragon capsule to the ISS. The mission is known as AX-1 and will be the first mission to ever fly a crew made up of entirely private citizens to the ISS. The mission will take place no earlier than January 2022. The plan is to send the … Continue reading
The worst 5 business-class meals in the sky
The Points Guy / 4h
Now more than ever before, the desire to travel — and travel in style — is top of mind. Flying in business class, you’d be forgiven for assuming it was all Champagne , caviar and a constant supply of culinary delights for hours on end. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Related: Caviar on tap: Flying Etihad’s first-class Apartment from JFK-Abu Dhabi In this round-up, you’ll get an insight
Hitting the Books: The continuing controversies surrounding e-cig safety
81Engadget / 4h
Though more than a billion people worldwide still smoke cigarettes, folks who are looking to kick the habit have an ever-widening wide array of modern assistive techniques and technologies at their disposal. However, among the talk therapies and transdermal nicotine patches, no smoking cessation aid has perhaps had more of an impact in pop and mainstream culture than e-cigarettes. In Viral BS: Me
How to Disable Conversation View in Gmail
71How-To Geek / 4h
Gmail tries to help you navigate huge email chains by grouping replies together in a single conversation thread where replies are listed sequentially. If you want to see each reply individually, however, you’ll need to switch this off. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
I Mean, Who Wouldn't Want a $300,000 3D-Printed House?
32How-To Geek / 4h
You can 3D print almost anything now. A cute little robot thing? Sure. A bike? Yep. A boat that’s smaller than a human hair? Damn right. So, why not a house? As it turns out, you can, one company did, and now you can buy it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
NASA Perseverance Rover will experience a violent seven-minute descent to Mars
SlashGear / 4h
One of the most challenging parts of putting any rover on the surface of Mars is the approximately seven-minute-long descent from orbit to the surface of the Red Planet. NASA is gearing up for the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover to land on Mars about 20 days from now. Currently, Perseverance has about 23.9 million miles left on its 292.5 million … Continue reading
Pre-orders are over but you can still get free gifts with these Samsung S21 deals
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung Galaxy S21 pre-orders came to an end but the free gift fun seems to be continuing on right now.
Samsung confirms that rollable and slidable displays are on the way
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung Display will be making plenty of screens that don't stay flat and rigid in the coming year.
Upgrade Your Dinner Game With the Best Countertop Kitchen Appliances
28Lifehacker / 4h
Top Pick: Insignia 8-Quart Multi-Function Read more...
Upgrade Your Dinner Game With the Best Countertop Kitchen Appliances
28Gizmodo / 4h
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Dodge CEO foresees the end of Hellcat V8 due to fuel economy
24SlashGear / 5h
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis recently conducted an interview where he talked about the future of the iconic V8 cars Dodge produces. The bad news is that the executive foresees a time when Dodge V8 models, like the Hellcat line with supercharged V-8 engines, will come to an end due to tightening fuel economy requirements. This has already happened with Dodge … Continue reading
The Morning After: ASUS makes a second attempt at a dual-screen laptop
100+Engadget / 5h
No Friday night news dumps today, but we do have the return of some early 00s favorites. First, G4 is back. Ahead of its official relaunch with X-Play and Attack of the Show this summer, the gaming channel is streaming some content on Twitch and YouTube to garner feedback on what works in 2021. Another franchise that won’t stay away is The Matrix. A Friday night leak points to a name for the four
These Hardcore Species Would Stand a Chance in a Nuclear Apocalypse
32Gizmodo / 5h
Sadly, we live in a world where a few individuals have the power to wipe out civilization as we know it with nuclear weapons. We hope that power never gets used, as most of us living things wouldn’t make it far in a radioactive wasteland. Among other hazards, exposure to ionizing radiation has both short- and… Read more...
Decked out: Your inside look at Denver Airport’s new terminal expansion
31The Points Guy / 5h
Denver Airport is approaching its 26th birthday. And what better way to celebrate than with the opening of the airport’s first concourse expansion . The airport, which was built to handle 50 million passengers annually, opened in 1995. Since then, Denver has seen steady growth, both from the airlines operating there and in the number of passengers. To increase capacity, the city broke ground on t
Marriott Bonvoy Status Challenge: How It Works (Closed)
400+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Update : This is to note that Marriott Bonvoy has closed its status challenge promotion, which was launched in its current form in August 2020. We knew this would be limited time, so this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Only time will tell if this is reintroduced at some point. You can find the original post about the offer below. This year loyalty programs sure have started to compete for bus
How to Open the Hidden Scientific Calculator on iPhone
97How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve ever wanted a scientific calculator app on iPhone, don’t fret—your iPhone already comes with one built in. Apple’s Calculator app includes a scientific mode that has been hiding in plain sight since 2008, as The Verge recently noted. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Rumored Harry Potter series gets a 'Friends'-themed pitch from 'The Late Show'
52Mashable / 5h
The much-hyped rumor of a Harry Potter-connected TV series being in the works at HBO Max is more noise than reality. (Seriously, the streamer even shut hopes down in a statement featured in the story that first broke the news .) But that doesn't mean we can't laugh at the jokes. Enter The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The show put together a little trailer for what it hopes to see from an HBO M
Ingenuity Mars helicopter should be ready to fly soon
SlashGear / 5h
NASA’s ramping up for the landing of its Perseverance Rover on the surface of the red planet. One of the experiments aboard the rover is the Ingenuity helicopter. The helicopter will be deployed shortly after the spacecraft lands on the surface of Mars and will allow scientists to try and fly an aircraft on another planet for the first time. … Continue reading
Man Dressed Up As Ronald McDonald To Go Through Airport Security After Losing A Bet
24View from the Wing / 5h
A man lost a bet and had to go to the airport and fly home dressed up as Ronald McDonald. And naturally there's video of the whole thing. It all starts applying makeup at a Party City store and then heading off. Everything is going great until airport security. The TSA was a real spoil sport here. They wouldn't let him through security without taking his makeup off, ostensibly because they needed
Why I’ll never give up my Echo Spot
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Amazon Echo Spot was launched in 2017 and is often overlooked in favor of other smart displays like the Echo Show 5, but here's why I think it's the best one to own.
Conduct Your Very Own Blob Opera (Even if You Can't Read Music)
200+Lifehacker / 6h
Some people are born with musical gifts. Others spend years—maybe even decades—taking lessons, only to realize that their musical abilities are serviceable, at best. And then there are those who, for a variety of reasons, are best off as an enjoyer of music, rather than a maker of it. Regardless of which category you… Read more...
How to Spot Fakes When Shopping for Vintage Clothing and Accessories
37Lifehacker / 6h
Anyone who has spent time shopping for vintage clothing and accessories knows that it can be very hit-or-miss. Of course, you need to go into the whole thing with the understanding that these clothes are old (or at least they should be), which means they’ve likely been worn, and may not be the most perfect, spotless,… Read more...
How to Put Your PS5 DualSense Controller Into Pairing Mode
How-To Geek / 6h
The PlayStation 5’s (PS5) DualSense controller is Bluetooth-capable, meaning you don’t need to plug it in to use it with your console. You will, however, have to pair it with the console. Here’s how to put it into pairing mode. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Qatar Airways’ new Seattle flight takes off, solidifies partnership with Alaska Airlines
62The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines provided part of TPG’s travel costs for this event. On Friday, Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways launched nonstop service from Doha (DOH) to Seattle (SEA), its seventh new destination since the outset of the pandemic. For this new service, Qatar Airways is using a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft configured with 42 “Qsuite” business-class seats and 312 eco
Cheap Super Bowl TV deals: this 50-inch 4K Fire TV is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon
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Score cheap Super Bowl TV deals at Amazon like this 50-inch 4K Fire TV that's on sale for $329.99.
The PS5 is making me hate PC Gaming
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Computers have been my gaming hardware of choice for years, but the PS5 has me green with envy.
iOS 14 still hasn’t delivered its most exciting features, and Apple knows it
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Apple’s most exciting iOS 14 features haven’t been delivered, and given it’s quietly invited developers to several sessions to build them, the tech giant knows it.
This Is Not a Sci-Fi Movie: This Guy Makes 3D-Printed Hyper-Realistic Masks Using Real Faces
100+Gizmodo / 6h
At first glance, the photo above can look like a still from a science fiction movie, but rest assured: The guy and his face mask are very real. While the first thing that came to my mind was, “oh wow that’s creepy,” I was then immediately intrigued. Read more...
Physicists Are Reinventing the Laser
100+Gizmodo / 6h
In the 1950s, when physicists were racing to invent the first laser, they found that the rules of quantum mechanics restricted how pure the color of their light could be. Since then, physicists and engineers have always built lasers with those restrictions in mind. But new theoretical research from two independent… Read more...
Update Your iPhone and iPad Now If You Haven't Recently
200+Wired / 6h
Plus: A ransomware arrest, a dating site data leak, and more of the week's top security news.
Dozens of Egyptian Tombs Will Be Unearthed at Saqqara Necropolis
1KWired / 6h
Archaeologists found the entrance to the unexplored burial shaft earlier this week.
Earn $25,000 to Serve as a Smoothie Sommelier
86Lifehacker / 6h
Smoothies (and smoothie bowls) may be one step away from baby food, but unlike the stuff in the tiny jars, you get to control what goes in it. (Which probably means ending up with something closer to “Tutti Frutti” than “Turkey Dinner With Vegetables,” but to each their own). Read more...
How to Delete Your eBay Account
24How-To Geek / 7h
If you have an old eBay account you don’t use anymore, you can submit a request to have the account and all accompanying data completely removed—as long as your account is in good standing. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
NVIDIA GeForce NOW 2.0.27 adds beta support for Chrome browser
24SlashGear / 7h
NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service GeForce Now has received beta support for Chrome browser in version 2.0.27, giving subscribers another option for accessing the platform. The new support is different from the ChromeOS support, which has been available for a while, and comes months after similar beta support was added for the Safari browser on Apple’s mobile devices. GeForce NOW is … Continue reading
Get 50% off This 9-in-1 Car Charger Which Also Functions as a Seatbelt Cutter and Window Breaker
24Gizmodo / 7h
POVO Multifunctional Car Tool | $10 | Amazon | Promo code WF6FCFTW Read more...
Beware - that Steam link could be dangerous malware
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Fake Steam sites see 400% rise in 2020, report says.
New Federal Mask Rule Issued Late Friday Night Means Less Mask Wearing On Planes, Not More
58View from the Wing / 7h
I warned you this would happen, but you supported a federal mask mandate anyway. Airlines already required mask-wearing on planes. I told you that if the federal government got involved this would mean fewer options for travels, and less mask-wearing overall. Guess which one of us was right? Late Friday night the CDC issued its rule for mask-wearing on public transportation and airlines following
The Most Useful Apps With Offline Support
21How-To Geek / 7h
Often, you need Google Maps in areas without cell service or the internet, which is why it’s our first recommendation. Most people use maps apps for navigation, but that’s just one of many features. You can quickly find a place to eat (or rest) while on a new journey or look up your next destination. And luckily, you can do all of that without an internet connection by downloading maps offline to
Why Your Resting Heart Rate Just Got Higher on Apple Watch
How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve been using an Apple Watch to track your resting heart rate, you might have noticed it jump up a couple of beats in late 2020. Here’s what’s possibly going on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
12 best TV and movie recipes from 'Binging with Babish'
100+Mashable / 8h
Steamed hams from The Simpsons . Imaginary pies from Hook . Meat tornadoes straight outta Pawnee, Indiana. What's actually in these fictional onscreen wonders and can we have them in our real lives? Yes we can. Brooklyn-based chef, cookbook author , and longtime YouTuber Andrew Rea has spent years finding ways to recreate iconic dishes from pop culture on Binging with Babish , one of the best onl
It’s A Sin is the must-watch TV show for our times
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It’s A Sin shows the laughter and excitement of forging a life away from home – especially homes not altogether accepting of queer youths – while never flinching from the brutality of losing a friend to an illness no-one yet understands.
Dr. Fauci stresses need for rapid vaccination to curb COVID-19 variants
SlashGear / 8h
During a recent White House press briefing, Dr. Fauci discussed the ongoing pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Among other things, he addressed the COVID-19 variants that have appeared in the US following identification in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, stating that rapid vaccination is the best way to protect against new virus variants. Joining Dr. Fauci during the press … Continue re
Lawmakers take aim at insidious digital “dark patterns”
300+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Lobanovgo | Getty Images ) In 2010, British designer Harry Brignull coined a handy new term for an everyday annoyance: dark patterns , meaning digital interfaces that subtly manipulate people. It became a term of art used by privacy campaigners and researchers. Now, more than a decade later, the coinage is gaining new, legal, heft. Dark patterns come in many forms and can trick a
How the Apple Watch 7 could get thinner while extending battery life
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The latest patent from Apple details a way in which two internal smartwatch components could be combined.
Whoa: Air Peace’s Embraer E195-E2 Business Class
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Nigeria’s Air Peace has a swanky new jet with a unique business class configuration. Air Peaces takes delivery of Embraer E195-E2 Air Peace has this week taken delivery of its very first Embraer E195-E2. This is Embraer’s latest jet, and an evolution of the previous Embraer 195, as the new jet features significantly lower fuel burn. Air Peace has a total of 13 E195-E2s on order. Significantly for
In Praise of Positive Reinforcement for Your Pets
500+Wired / 8h
You want to reward good behaviors, not use tools to punish negative ones.
Apple Fixes One of the iPhone's Most Pressing Security Risks
200+Wired / 8h
By hardening iMessage in iOS 14, the company has effectively cut off what had been an increasingly popular line of attack.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Speakers, Video Games, and More
94Wired / 8h
You'll find discounts this week on audio equipment, our favorite video calling device, TVs, and movies.
How online advice columns teach us to tell our own stories
25Mashable / 9h
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. Filed away in my vast catalogue of Deep Dark Fears, subfolder Internet-Related, is the dread of discovering myself as the antagonist in an advice column letter. During one especially rough period in a years-ago job, I ha
What Is an External DAC, and Do You Need One for a PC?
67How-To Geek / 9h
High-quality sound on PCs from drop-in sound cards and external DACs is a weird subject. It’s not as necessary as it once was. In fact, nobody even thinks about it much anymore. There’s no song or game that you won’t be able to listen to because of underpowered gear. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Sony A1 shows the ‘no compromise’ camera isn’t possible, but it comes pretty close
53TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Opinion: It might not be the mythical perfect camera, but the Sony A1 is the closest thing we've seen to an uncompromising hybrid.
India plans to introduce law to ban Bitcoin, other private cryptocurrencies
400+TechCrunch / 9h
India plans to introduce a law to ban private cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in the country and provide a framework for the creation of an official digital currency during the current budget session of parliament. In the agenda (PDF) published on the lower house website, the legislation seeks to “prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India,” but allow “for certain exceptions to promote the u
What went wrong with America’s $44 million vaccine data system?
400+MIT Technology Review / 9h
The first time Mary Ann Price logged into her employer’s system to schedule a vaccine, she found an appointment three days later at a nearby Walgreens pharmacy. She woke up the next day to an email saying it had been canceled. So she logged in again and found an opening that afternoon at the local surgical hospital. “When I showed up, they said they wouldn’t honor it—they were only doing their ow
Future OLED TVs could get eye-tracking sensors, but do we need them?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We sat down with OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander to talk about advances in OLED panel manufacturing, and how sensor enhancements could change the way we interact with TVs.
Roma is Netflix’s monochrome movie masterpiece, and worth revisiting
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We look back at one of the best films the streaming service has to offer.
The Samsung One Connect box is back for 2021, but something needs to change
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung’s nifty One Connect box is back for 2021, and we're hoping to see it become more standardized than its predecessor.
Plex TV app: what devices can I use?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Computers, mobiles, consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices are all supported thanks to the Plex TV app.
How to shop online in the least wasteful ways possible
30Mashable / 10h
If you've found yourself spending the pandemic filling up online shopping cart after online shopping cart, you're not alone. People have increasingly turned to online shopping during the coronavirus crisis. While Americans spent less online during the first three months of 2020 compared with the final three months of 2019, this shot up by 37 percent in April, May, and June, according to the U.S.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 launching soon: Everything you should know
SlashGear / 10h
If you are finding it hard to resist the $549 AirPods Max, you might just want to hold your horses as the Apple AiPods Pro 2 is speculated for a launch much earlier than previously believed. The true wireless earbuds will be far cheaper than the outrageously priced AirPods Max (only if you are not a diehard headphones fan) and … Continue reading
Don't miss the three SIM only deals that are dominating the weekend
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From unlimited data for sub £20, to a flexible double the data SIM only deal, these are offers to check out before they're gone
Hitman 3 DLC is coming and it could put a new spin on some old maps
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hitman 3 will get some DLC but it might not introduce any new locations.
12 things the internet taught us we've been doing wrong our whole lives
59Mashable / 10h
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 . Alleged "hacks" for "life" born on the web have been known to — at best — be simply useless . At worst, they risk getting the "life hacker" killed or injured . Yet the old gal (by which we mean the entirety of the onlin
They’re Flocking to America to Make a Fortune Playing Video Games
300+NYT > Technology / 10h
League of Legends teams in the U.S. lag behind their competitors in Asia, so they recruit the world’s best players by offering huge salaries.
Every Android easter egg so far explained, and how you can find your one
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Distract your brain from the world’s worries and check out our tribute to Google’s sneaky easter eggs.
Make your digital art more precise with this cool controller
43Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Make digital drawing, photo editing, and more a little easier with the TourBox Neo controller . It's on sale for 21% off as of Jan. 30 with code CREATE10, bringing the price down to $139.99. If you’ve ever clumsily attempted to inch a mouse just the right amount while editing a photo or video, then you know how valuable tactile precision can be. The TourBox Neo is an innovative controller
These long-lasting wireless earbuds come in a fancy leather charging case
28Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Get the long-lasting Bang & Olufsen Beoplay earbuds for $289.99 — a 17% discount — as of Jan. 30. In 35 hours, you can watch 70 episodes of Sex and the City , do 46 loads of laundry, listen to Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour about 45 times, and never need to charge your Bang & Olufsen Beoplay earbuds once. Wireless headphones aren't super great if you have to charge them every four or so hour
Upgrade your WFH setup with one of these Acer Chromebooks on sale
58Mashable / 11h
If you need to make some updates to your work from home setup as we enter our second year of remote work, these refurbished Acer Chromebooks are all on sale at some steep discounts. Check out the options below, which are all on sale as of Jan. 30, and stop crying over deleted work. Refurbished Acer C720-2848 Chromebook This Chromebook is stacked with 2GB of RAM and 16GB SSD, and lasts 8.5 hours o
Make better TikToks with a ring light and tripod kit on sale
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Become a real content creator with this Aduro U-Stream Executive Home Streaming Studio. Grab the ring light and tripod kit for $119.99 as of Jan. 30, a savings of 60%. If you regularly film YouTube videos, go live on Instagram, or create TikToks in your spare time, you could benefit from a high-tech filming setup. It’s not out of the question to set up your own studio; in fact, this home s
21 electric toothbrushes on sale this weekend
Mashable / 11h
With a global pandemic to worry about, there's a good chance you've neglected your oral hygiene. But there are steps you can take to make things a little better — including using an electric toothbrush. (Of course, this is not a substitute for actually going to the dentist.) If you've been seriously slacking in the dental hygiene department, you're in luck: These electric toothbrushes are all on
Alleged 'Matrix 4' leak suggests a new title: 'Matrix Resurrections'
500+Engadget / 11h
The last Matrix movie came out before Engadget even existed, but this year the film series is back. The Matrix 4 is one of the movies WarnerMedia is premiering on HBO Max and in theaters at the same time , however fans are still wondering what the official name of the flick will be. While a recent trailer suggested it might just be called Matrix , fans on Reddit and Twitter are passing around scr
iPhone 12S or iPhone 13? What will Apple call its next smartphone?
45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Some sources reckon Apple will call its next major handset the iPhone 12S rather than iPhone 13, so which will it be?
Sony Xperia Compact release date, price, news, rumors and just how small it could be
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We've been hearing rumors of a new Sony Xperia Compact phone since the dawn of time - or 2018 - and here's what we know.
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