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What We're Watching: Wil Wheaton's 'TableTop' is Board Game Heaven
1KHow-To Geek / 12h
Playing board games is fun, but sometimes it’s just as entertaining to kick back and watch others play a round or two. If that’s more your style, you won’t want to miss a terrific little YouTube series called TableTop. Created by Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day, the series features Wheaton and tons of guests playing all kinds of board games. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How Universes Might Bubble Up and Collide
3KWired / 8h
To understand how universes might inflate and bump into each other in the hypothetical multiverse, physicists are studying digital and physical analogs of the process.
5 destinations where you can learn about Black History in America
83The Points Guy / 3h
Oftentimes when we are taught about Black History, it’s either whitewashed or repeatedly uplifts prominent historical figures such as Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Ella Fitzgerald or Jackie Robinson. And while these trailblazing women and men have made legendary contributions to the way we live today, in every city throughout this nation we can find many more legendary trailblazers that shape Bl
Brex Cash Frequently Asked Questions
One Mile at a Time / 13min
Ready to earn rewards for your business spend? Open a Brex Cash Account for your registered business here The single best, new opportunity to earn points right now is with a no-fee Brex Cash account . Not only can you earn 110,000 bonus points (redeemable for 110,000 airline miles or $1,100), but you can get an account that will prove incredibly valuable for your business. In this post I wanted t
This Guy Used 3D Printing to Help His 18-Year-Old Blind Pup Get Around Safely
36Gizmodo / 19min
You know, 3D printing has produced some wild stuff over the years, from itty bitty spacecraft and candy-firing wrist cannons to entire homes and personal protective equipment . But while some creations have been absolutely cursed (I’m looking at you, tongue brush ), this safety hoop made to help a senior pup get around… Read more...
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga make for a riveting pair in 'Passing'
32Mashable / 1h
It takes a moment for Passing to reveal itself. At first, the screen is just a white blur, and only gradually do shapes and sound begin to emerge: shoes, voices, a street. Eventually, we're able to place ourselves in 1920s New York, and pinpoint Irene (Tessa Thompson) as our protagonist. But the disorientation of those first moments never quite fades. Though it's based on a 1929 novella by Nella
Chromebook demand more than doubled in 2020 due to the pandemic
93Engadget / 1h
It’s no secret that Chromebook demand surged in 2020 as people were forced to work and learn from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s now clear just how much demand there really was. According to 9to5Google , Canalys estimated that Chromebook shipments more than doubled in 2020 from 14.7 million laptops to 30.7 million. For some PC makers, the jump was huge — Samsung’s shipments more than
No Plans For American Airlines To Reintroduce Real First Class Meal Service Before Covid Ends
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During American's "State of the Airline" presentation and question and answer with employees, Managing Director of Flight Service Brady Byrnes explained that they're working through what's next for meals and are talking with the flight attendants union "about what is the right timing both from a customer and from a crewmember perspective." The purpose of American's current Charlotte meals test is
Hilton Honors Card From American Express Review (2021)
73One Mile at a Time / 2h
Hilton Honors American Express Card 7x points at Hilton properties 5x points at restaurants 5x points at gas stations Annual Fee: $0 | See Rates & Fees | Terms Apply. Apply Now Hotel credit cards can be incredibly valuable. Typically the cards have reasonable annual fees, and offer outsized value, ranging from annual free nights to elite status . What’s rare is to see a hotel credit card that off
WhatsApp is using Status stories to make users feel better about their privacy
64Mashable / 2h
WhatsApp is apparently using Status messages — the app's take on Stories — to set users' minds at ease. Users of the Facebook-owned messaging app in the U.S. and UK received reassuring Status notes about WhatsApp's approach to privacy on Saturday, according to a report from The Verge. One of Mashable's sister sites in Asia also spotted similar messages earlier in the week. The other Mashable (hi
India will propose a law banning private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
200+Engadget / 3h
India may be the next country to clamp down on existing cryptocurrencies in favor of its own . As TechCrunch reports , India’s lower house of parliament has revealed plans to introduce a law that would ban “all private cryptocurrencies” in the country, including popular ones like Bitcoin . Instead, parliament would establish a “facilitative framework” for creating an official digital money format
2022 Acura MDX First Drive – Three-row SUV knows who to convince
SlashGear / 3h
If the 2022 Acura MDX is a revolution in three-row SUVs, it could be because it doesn’t treat the driver as an afterthought. Sharper styling, a more upmarket cabin, and lashings of extra tech help justify the fourth-generation MDX’s climb into more expensive territory, but Acura still takes its mission statement seriously. A rewarding experience behind the wheel can’t be … Continue reading
American Airlines’ Bizarrely Timed Rio De Janeiro Flight (Update)
300+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Update : As noted by @IshrionA , American has this weekend updated the schedule for this flight to be more in line with what I would have expected. The southbound sector now departs at 9:30PM and arrives in Rio de Janeiro the following morning at 9:15AM. You can find the original post below. If this is accurate, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this will be the most oddly timed flight o
Save $100 when you buy two Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablets at Amazon
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Best Buy's latest Fire tablet deals can save you $100 when you buy two Kids Edition devices this weekend.
Relive the dramatic Apollo 14 launch and moon landing, 50 years later
400+Mashable / 4h
On Jan. 31, 1971, NASA sent the Apollo 14 mission skyward. The eighth crewed mission in the Apollo program (and third one to reach the surface of the Moon) lifted off on a Sunday afternoon with NASA astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell on board. They reached the surface of Earth's only natural satellite five days later. Image: STF / Staff via getty images The mission led by C
FINAL WEEK: Southwest Credit Cards Biggest-Ever 80,000 Point Offers
28View from the Wing / 4h
The three Southwest Airlines personal credit cards all had offers to earn 80,000 Rapid Rewards points as an initial bonus. That's uniquely valuable because this gets you most of they way towards a Companion Pass to bring someone with you on your travels through the end of 2022. And it's the perfect time of year to time an application for a Southwest card - do it before the offer is pulled before
Nissan aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
SlashGear / 4h
Nissan Motor Co. has set an ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality across its operations and the lifecycle of its products by 2050. As part of the effort, by the early 2030s, every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified. Nissan says that it will also pursue innovations in electrification and manufacturing technology to help meet its … Continue reading
5 common financial mistakes to avoid
The Points Guy / 4h
We all make mistakes , but some are more expensive than others. The choices you make today with your money have a direct impact on your future. If you prolong financial mistakes, you’ll keep digging yourself into a deeper and deeper hole. The problem is we often don’t realize we’re building bad habits or neglecting vital personal finance activities. So, let’s walk through five common financial mi
Apple Studios buys CODA movie for record $25 million
SlashGear / 4h
Apple Studios has set a Sundance record by paying more than $25 million for CODA, a hit movie that was also reportedly sought by competitors Netflix and Amazon. With this purchase, Apple has achieved the worldwide exclusive rights to the feature film, which is expected to launch on the company’s Apple TV+ streaming service. CODA, which stands for ‘child of … Continue reading
Asus ROG Phone 5 gets shown off from all angles in new regulatory filing
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We've got some new pictures and a few extra specs on the next Asus gaming phone, courtesy of TENAA.
Sunday's Best Deals: BarkBox Subscription, Car Jump Starter, Portable Laptop Stand, Mophie Powerstation Charging Bundle, Windshield Snow Covers, and More
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How Chase Ink Business Preferred Cell Phone Protection Works
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The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card ( review ) is one of my all around favorite business credit cards . There’s so much to love about this card , from the massive welcome bonus, to the 3x points bonus categories , to the excellent car rental protection , to this card being an excellent hub for earning Ultimate Rewards points . In this post I wanted to focus specifically on one of my favorite
How To Redeem Brex Points For Cash & Travel
28One Mile at a Time / 4h
Ready to earn rewards for your business spend? Open a Brex Cash Account for your registered business here I’ve written extensively about the huge rewards being offered right now for opening a no-fee Brex Cash account , and in this post I wanted to talk about what can be done with those points. For background on this amazing offer, see my three other posts: Exclusive: 80K Points With Brex Business
Sunday's Best Deals: BarkBox Subscription, Car Jump Starter, Portable Laptop Stand, Mophie Powerstation Charging Bundle, Windshield Snow Covers, and More
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Don’t panic! What happens if a cargo door opens in flight?
23The Points Guy / 4h
On December 27, 2020, shortly after getting airborne from Surgut, Russia, the crew of an A319 received a flight deck indication that a cargo compartment door was open. By all accounts, the crew did a great job. They completed the relevant checklists, burned off fuel and landed back safely just under an hour later. However, what exactly is going on in the flight deck when there is an open door ind
How to Add Headers or Footers in Google Sheets
29How-To Geek / 5h
A Google Sheets spreadsheet doesn’t have a visible header or footer until you decide to print. If you want to add headers and footers to a Google Sheets spreadsheet, you’ll have to use the printer settings menu—here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 'Rocket League' Super Bowl Event Touches Down February 3rd
43How-To Geek / 5h
Rocket League is football with flying cars. Or, if you’re American, soccer with flying cars. But next week you’ll be able to try it both ways, when the multiplayer game adds a “Gridiron” mode based on American football. It’s a cross-promotion with the NFL, celebrating Super Bowl 55 from February 3rd to the 8th. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Turns Out a Lot of People Streamed Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max
200+Gizmodo / 5h
Recently, we reported on the Nielsen streaming numbers for the end of December, which included a big success story for Disney’s release Soul . In that post, we noted that Nielsen didn’t include HBO Max on its streaming chart numbers. But now, it’s released those numbers anyway— at least, for Wonder Woman 1984. Read more...
'Fortnite' gets a 'GI Joe' character with a matching action figure
75Engadget / 5h
It’s no longer rare to see action figures for video game characters, but an action figure designed to accompany the character is relatively rare — and Epic Games wants to give it a try. The developer has released a Fortnite outfit for GI Joe ’s Snake Eyes alongside an upcoming Hasbro action figure based on that skin. You’ll have to spend $40 to pre-order that real-world figure and wait until Janu
Oakland Airport now selling COVID-19 tests in vending machines
The Points Guy / 5h
Getting a COVID-19 test before traveling has proved to be a hassle, but one airport is betting that by offering COVID-19 tests in vending machines, it can help passengers looking for a convenient post-travel testing option. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Oakland International Airport (OAK) says it’s the first U.S. airport to offer vendin
Phosphine may not have been discovered in Venus’ atmosphere after all
SlashGear / 5h
Scientists around the world were excited last year when it was announced that researchers believed they had discovered phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus. The reason phosphine is a big deal is because on Earth, it’s produced by living things. This led some to believe the phosphine in the atmosphere Venus resulted from some type of potential life on Venus. … Continue reading
Nearly 38% of Americans may skip COVID-19 vaccine, and that’s a problem
30SlashGear / 5h
The COVID-19 vaccine remains a remarkable accomplishment that will help bring the pandemic to an end…but that’s only if enough people get vaccinated. In addition to general misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding vaccines, the accelerated rate at which the COVID-19 vaccine was developed has left many people concerned about getting it. According to a nationwide survey conducted by the U
High school students discover a quartet of exoplanets
24SlashGear / 5h
A group of high school students have possibly become the youngest astronomers to make a major discovery ever. The students published findings this week as part of a research mentorship program from the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard and the Smithsonian. The students discovered a five-planet system around TOI-1233 that includes a super-Earth planet that have the potential to help … Continue re
An electric race car has lapped Daytona for the first time
90Ars Technica / 5h
This is the Hyundai Veloster N ETCR, an electric racing car being developed for a new EV touring car category. [credit: LAT Images ] The annual 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway in Florida got underway on Saturday afternoon. And this year's race has been a pretty good one so far—although there are still nearly seven hours left to run as I write this. This year is the 59th running of
How to Save a Microsoft PowerPoint Slide as an Image
24How-To Geek / 5h
If there is a particular slide in your presentation that you feel would be useful in other mediums, you can save that slide as an image and use it accordingly. Here’s how to save a Microsoft PowerPoint slide as an image. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Four-year-old Welsh girl discovers dinosaur footprint at the beach
SlashGear / 5h
Scientists are always looking for more information about dinosaurs as some details can be hard to discern from fossils that are already available. A four-year-old girl from Wales was at the beach with her father and her dog when she discovered an extremely well-preserved dinosaur footprint. The fossilized footprint is so well preserved that paleontologists around the world are excited … Continue
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Jeeps electrified 4xe platform will come to other models
SlashGear / 6h
One of the most interesting things that Jeep has done in the last year is rollout its new electrified plug-in hybrid Wrangler. Jeep has also confirmed that the Renegade 4xe will be deployed in some markets as well. Those aren’t the only two models the Jeep is looking at electrifying with its global head confident that plug-in hybrid vehicles can … Continue reading
$10 Billion Embezzled From Bankrupt Airline Group
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China's HNA Group began with Hainan Airlines and then acquired brands like Radisson Hotels; airline caterer Gate Gourmet; 25% of Hilton; nearly 10% of Deutsche Bank; and 29% of NH Hotels. They acquired stakes in Red Lion Hotels; Virgin Australia; TAP Air Portugal: South Africa's Comair; Azul Brazil and much more. The company’s corporate structure sometimes makes it difficult to discern what they
Take Advantage of Carnegie Hall's Free Music Education Programs for Kids
100+Lifehacker / 6h
If we learned one thing from 1990s classics like Sister Act II: Back in the Habit and Mr. Holland’s Opus, it’s that music education can be life-changing for kids (and, spoiler: their teachers too), but it’s often woefully under-funded. The funding situation hasn’t really improved much, but for close to a year, school… Read more...
As Tesla sales reportedly spike, the new Model S and Model X haven’t pleased everyone
SlashGear / 6h
Tesla’s significant refresh of the Model S and Model X – including new styling, more powerful options, and a divisive cabin redesign – is already proving a success in terms of sales, according to a new report, though the hunt for higher values per vehicle isn’t leaving everyone happy. Unveiled last week, as the electric car company announced its latest … Continue reading
Weird 'SNL' returns with John Krasinski as the father of demon twins
28Mashable / 6h
Zoom interviews can be full of awkwardness — and that's when your interrupting kids aren't the antichrist Saturday Night Live cast host John Krasinski as a stock market expert and father of two in a Jan. 30 sketch, with Kate McKinnon and Mikey Day as his terrifying twins. At first, the sketch seems to be about how Redditors shook the stock market with GameStop earlier in the week, but then Krasin
SpaceX eyes Starlink satellite launch on Monday
SlashGear / 6h
SpaceX is gearing up to launch more Starlink satellites with its eye on Monday to put 60 additional satellites into orbit. The target launch date is February 1, which does represent a delay with the mission initially planned to launch Sunday morning. SpaceX is working hard to put more Starlink satellites into orbit to support its Internet service. The liftoff … Continue reading
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: 60K Points + $50 Grocery Credit
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 2x points on dining 2x points on travel primary CDW rental car coverage Annual Fee: $95 Apply Now The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has historically been one of the most well-rounded travel rewards cards. Chase has done a great job adapting this card to the new normal, by introducing perks that reflect the times. The Chase Sapphire Preferred recently got an increas
Orbit the Moon From the Comfort of Your Home
200+Lifehacker / 6h
Last week we talked about “slow TV” and highlighted a map of the world where you can find different clips by location. In case you missed it, here’s how Alan Henry described “slow TV” in a 2016 Lifehacker article : Read more...
How to Import WhatsApp Chat History Into Telegram
43How-To Geek / 6h
Saying your final farewell to WhatsApp and moving to Telegram? Wouldn’t it be great if you could take all your chat messages and media with you? Well, it’s possible to import individual WhatsApp chats right into Telegram! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Quick Tip: You Can Get Free Stuff Using Google Play Points
How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re an Android user, you’ve probably visited the Play Store hundreds of times as your central hub for apps, movies, and books. However, what you might not be aware of is that the Google Play Points system within the store can net you free rewards. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
John Krasinski singing 'The Office' theme song is the happiest we've been in a year
75Mashable / 6h
Saturday Night Live tried not go overboard with The Office sketches for host John Krasinski, but the few references that did drop were extremely satisfying. In one sketch, Krasinski joined SNL cast members in singing invented lyrics to TV theme songs, including The Queen's Gambit , Bridgerton , and The Mandalorian . (Dear SNL : Please stop trying to make Baby Yoda a thing.) Just when it seemed li
Banning White Supremacy Isn’t Censorship, It’s Accountability
1KWired / 7h
Claiming that deplatforming racists violates First Amendment rights shows a distorted understanding of how speech, race, and power work online.
How to Clean the Inside of Your Windshield, Even at Its Greasiest
100+Lifehacker / 7h
It’s no secret that the outside of your vehicle’s windshield can get very dirty, very quickly. Having windshield wipers and fluid in place for on-the-go cleaning definitely helps, but sometimes, the smudges that are making it hard to see are coming from.... inside the vehicle. Read more...
Does a Dark Watch Face Save Battery Power on Apple Watch?
How-To Geek / 7h
Certain types of modern displays use less power when displaying a black or dark background, including the technology used in the Apple Watch. It’s all thanks to the wonders of OLED and self-emissive display technology. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Word Is, These Online Bookstores Will Make it Easy to Read More This Year
63How-To Geek / 7h
It’s a brand-new year, and if you’re like many people, you might have set a New Year’s resolution to read more books. However, sticking to your resolution means you’ll need to have an outstanding selection of books to choose from. And with the help of these websites, you’ll be able to create one hell of a to-read list. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 4: Looking at the stars
100+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology. It used to be that quantum effects were confined to physics laboratories and delicate experiments. But modern technology increasingly relies on quantum mechanics for its basic operation, and the importance of quantum effects wi
Original Content podcast: Netflix’s ‘White Tiger’ tells a bloody capitalist fable
100+TechCrunch / 7h
The new Netflix film “The White Tiger” tells the story of Balram, who is born to a poor family in the Indian village of Laxmangarh and escapes by using his intelligence and determination, ultimately becoming a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore. Viewers knows this from the start, as Balram (played by Adarsh Gourav) narrates his life story in an email, apparently written to explain his success t
Stonks, flying burritos and my boss’s boss’s boss’s boss
100+TechCrunch / 7h
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. Want it in your inbox every Saturday morning? Sign up here . What a week. What a month . Are you doing all right? It’s okay if you are tired. We all are. That’s why we have weekends. Let’s reflect on w
Coachella 2021 April event canceled by public health order
SlashGear / 7h
The Coachella music festival planned for April has been canceled by a public health order, Riverside County public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser announced on Friday. As you’ve probably guessed, the reason is the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the fact that things in the US won’t be back to normal by April. The January 29 order also cancels the Stagecoach … Continue reading
John Krasinski passionately kisses Pete Davidson when Pam is an 'SNL' no-show
91Mashable / 7h
John Krasinski's first-ever opening monologue on Saturday Night Live was haunted by the ghost of The Office . As Krasinski set out to do his whole opening bit, a meta-bit took shape as SNL cast members stationed in the audience peppered him with questions (really, most of them are statements) about his time on the hit NBC series. And that, of course, led to an insistent demand for a Jim... er, th
Why Are Airplane Seats Called Suites?
64One Mile at a Time / 8h
Reader Stefan poses a question I hadn’t previously put much thought into: Why are you (and others) referring to enclosed first class seats as ”suites”? A suite is a succession of something, like two or more rooms forming a suite in a hotel, or a certain type of musical work consisting of several parts after each other. A first class seat is not a ”suite” just because it is surrounded by walls and
Make Your Dog's Day With 30% off a BarkBox Monthly Subscription Box
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American Airlines Is Bringing Pre-Order Meals Back For Transcon And Hawaii Flights
100+View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines started letting customers pre-select their meals online when they're flying in premium cabins back in the fall of 2012 . Delta didn't roll out this feature until early 2019 and going into the pandemic United was still in testing . The airline offered meals pre-ordered between 30 days and 24 hours before a flight, selecting from items that are offered on board anyway. Most meal s
Spatial Audio: Your complete guide to immersive speakers, headphones, and streaming services
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Spatial audio is the biggest speaker upgrade since surround sound. Here’s your field guide to the biggest formats and how to get them.
Power Up Anywhere With Our Favorite Portable Chargers
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Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, or device running with these handheld power banks.
New study: A zero-emissions US is now pretty cheap
500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Picture Alliance / Getty Images ) In many areas of the United States, installing a wind or solar farm is now cheaper than simply buying fuel for an existing fossil fuel-based generator. And that's dramatically changing the electricity market in the US and requiring a lot of people to update prior predictions. That has motivated a group of researchers to take a new look at the cos
Can I watch Super Bowl 2021 in 4K HDR?
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Fox gave us the first ever Ultra HD Super Bowl last year - but what's the picture like in 2021 and can you watch Super LV in 4K HDR again?
iPhone 13 could opt for thicker bezels so it can ditch the notch
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It seems as though Apple is working on several different designs for the iPhone 13, and the notch could be gone altogether.
Investing in DeFi is seriously risky, but maybe it doesn’t have to be
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a driving force in the blockchain and crypto industry.
Fortnite x G.I. Joe crossover is official: Snake Eyes joins the hunt
SlashGear / 9h
As anticipated, the character Snake Eyes from the G.I. Joe team has been added to Fortnite as its latest hunter, joining past additions ranging from The Walking Dead zombie-killers to the Terminator and Predator. Epic revealed the character following a teaser posted on its Fortnite Twitter account that essentially confirmed the new hunter. Last week, Epic published a tweet with … Continue reading
Impact and numbers: the black women streamers to watch
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We highlight the best black female streamers to watch, and investigate the controversy of underrepresentation.
The Best Apps to Build Better Habits (and Stick to Them)
200+Wired / 9h
Don't let your resolutions flame out. These tech tools help keep you on track.
Sweet Jesus, Can Someone Just Tell Me What to Cook Every Day?
100+Wired / 9h
Fed up with pandemic-fueled meal-prep anxiety, I asked the Gray Lady to send me a weekly email telling me precisely what to buy and cook. It was the right move.
Why kids matter in the quest to stamp out COVID-19
500+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Last December, when Caleb Chung, a 12-year-old in Durham, North Carolina, first heard from his dad that he might be eligible for a local clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine, his reaction was a little muted. He was “interested,” he tells me over Zoom. Not excited, exactly, not jumping for joy at the thought of joining the rarefied ranks of the immune. Interested. H
What Does “Ghosting” Mean in Online Dating?
61How-To Geek / 9h
Ghosting can be one of the most distressing experiences in online dating. Find out what it is, when it happens, and why dating apps and social media contribute to its rise. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The internet tricked me into believing I can multitask
100+Mashable / 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 . I've never felt more like a hungry squirrel than when I spoke to a neuroscientist who's spent decades studying, and trying to expand, human attention spans. Just like a squirrel forages for nuts, he explained, humans fo
What is VRR? Variable refresh rate explained
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We delve into what VRR means for gaming TVs today, with variable refresh rate now a common feature after the launch of the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
Could these 'free' financial apps be stealing your data?
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Free fintech apps are increasingly popuar, but may be sharing your data.
Will your iPhone get iOS 15? This is what we know so far
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iOS 15 is likely coming later this year, and here's the latest we know about the compatible devices we can expect to see.
10 new Netflix original shows and movies to look forward to in 2021
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What's coming up on the world's biggest streaming service.
Motorola Edge S 5G vs OnePlus 9: Upcoming flagships detailed
SlashGear / 10h
Lenovo-backed Motorola has a flagship killer in the Chinese market and it could be a global newcomer soon. OnePlus, which started off as flagship killers, is also slated to deliver a high-end smartphone to give the likes of Samsung Galaxy S21 a run for their money. The upcoming flagships – in their own right – Motorola Edge S 5G and … Continue reading
Here’s a Way to Learn if Facial Recognition Systems Used Your Photos
3KNYT > Technology / 11h
An online tool targets only a small slice of what’s out there, but may open some eyes to how widely artificial intelligence research fed on personal images.
This Chrome extension auto-saves live transcripts of your meetings
24Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Keep transcripts of your video calls with a subscription to CaptionSaver Pro . As of Jan. 31 get a lifetime subscription for $24.99, a 49% savings. After spending almost an entire year working from home, we’re all starting to get a little burnt out. It was once enjoyable to dress up only the top halves of our bodies and pretend to wear real pants as we chatted eagerly with our coworkers ov
This online training can help you self-publish your book
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The Complete 2021 Self-Publish Your Book Bundle will teach you everything you need to get a book into the world. As of Jan. 31, get the bundle 98% off at just $39.99. Self-publishing a book is totally possible. Here's a way to get some helpful pointers. This online training includes 28 hours of content and over 300 lessons designed to take your writing career to the next level. The classes
Keep your fitness resolutions going strong with 28% off this Fitbit
28Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Make your fitness goals a reality with the Fitbit Ionic GPS Fitness Smartwatch . As of Jan. 31 get it for $179.99, a 28% discount. Already struggling to keep up with your New Year's fitness goals? The Fitbit Ionic GPS Fitness Smartwatch can deliver the proper insight and encouragement you've been missing on your journey to better health, and it's on sale for less than $200. More than just
Charge 3 Apple devices at once with this charging station on sale
62Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at once with the OMNIA Q3 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station . As of Jan. 31, you can save 20% and get it for just $109.95. It’s hard to believe after all this time, Apple still hasn’t released their own wireless charging station. There was the infamous AirPower — the Apple-designed charging mat designed to juice up Qi-based iPhones, Apple Watches
Make connecting your AirPods to your Mac even easier with this app
35Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Seamlessly connect your Airpods to your Mac with the AirBuddy app , on sale for $8.99 — a 10% savings — as of Jan. 31. Linking a pair of AirPods to a Mac requires a few more steps than linking them to an iPhone or iPad. While clicking a few more times is not necessarily a pressing issue, if it really bothers you, the AirBuddy app can make things easier. On the app, you'll be able to see th
Nvidia GeForce Now comes to Apple’s M1 Macs and Chrome browser
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Nvidia has brought its streaming service to Google’s web browser, and Apple’s new ARM-based Macs for that matter.
Carrot Weather's Overhaul Now Has a Free Tier, Still Includes the Stick
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Until now, Carrot Weather for iPad and iPhone had an upfront cost just to experience how mean it can be. But starting with Carrot Weather 5.0, that’s gone in favor of (more) subscription tiers. In the past you’d pay Carrot Weather and get all the basic features, then subscribe for extra more data intensive options. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
King Kong and Lara Croft Will Chill on Netflix with Two New Anime Series
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Netflix has been absolutely inundated with original anime series as of late, and a new partnership with production company Legendary Entertainment will add two more. Two series based on Kong: Skull Island and the recent video game reboot trilogy of Tom
