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Windows 7 is dead, but you can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free – here’s how to get it


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It appears you can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free, as Microsoft is keen to get Windows 7 users to upgrade.

Huge internet outage affects Google, Verizon, Zoom and more today


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A huge internet outage is wreaking havoc on US East Coast connectivity, with Google, Zoom, Verizon, and other services all seeing considerable issues on Tuesday morning. It’s a further reminder of how precarious working from home can be in this time of pandemic, given the extent to which distributed teams now rely on productivity management and communication tools like Slack, … Continue reading

Europe created more energy from renewables than fossil fuels last year


5KEngadget / 14h
Europe is slowly reducing its dependancy on fossil fuels. A report c o-published by Ember and Agora Energiewende , two think tanks focused on clean energy, has revealed that the continent generated more electricity from renewables than fossil fuels in 2020. That’s never happened before, according to the joint research team. Wind, solar, hydropower and biomass accounted for 38 percent of Europe’s


Aussie GeForce Now servers confirmed for Sydney and Perth, coming mid-2021


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You can register your interest now to participate in the Australian beta of GeForce Now.

Firefox 85 Ditches Flash and Boosts Privacy Protections


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Do you hear that? It’s the last dying breaths of Adobe Flash, which might finally be rendered obsolete by Mozilla’s release of Firefox 85 on Tuesday. Read more...

Motorola Edge S 5G brings a true flagship to the race


SlashGear / 21min
Truth be told, it’s getting more difficult to cleanly categorize smartphones into tiers these days. Some high-end phones only sport FHD+ screens, for example, while some mid-tier models can boast even 12GB of RAM. Some of the more expensive smartphones with high-spec’d cameras even end up disappointing some users. One factor that has so far remained consistent, however, is the … Continue reading

'Godzilla vs. Kong' makes its HBO Max debut on March 31st


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When WarnerMedia announced plans to premiere its 2021 slate of movies in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time , some of the companies and big names involved in making those movies were immediately outraged . Legendary Pictures co-financed Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong , and Variety reported at the time that it might sue after Netflix offered as much as $250 million for the rights. Those issues h

Babylon 5 Remastered now available to stream on HBO Max


SlashGear / 51min
Babylon 5, the ’90s science fiction show that never quite exceeded its more popular Star Trek competitor, is now available in fully remastered form on WarnerMedia’s HBO Max platform. You have a couple of different options to watch the remastered version, with it being available on Amazon and iTunes in addition to HBO Max. Many popular ’90s shows never get … Continue reading

What you need to know about Telegram, the WhatsApp alternative


20Mashable / 1h
Are you looking to leave the Facebook-owned private messaging app WhatsApp? You’re not alone. Following a terms of service update that now allows WhatsApp to share your data with its parent company, privacy-concerned users are looking for alternatives. Enter Telegram. Telegram has been around since 2013, but it's currently having a moment. In the wake of the WhatsApp controversy, the company, whi

The Never-Ending Quest To Shrink My Everyday Carry


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Intel Iris Xe desktop graphics cards are here but you can’t have them yet


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While Intel still holds the lion’s share of the CPU market, it has never really been known to have any solid footing when it comes to the graphics department. Sure, its integrated GPUs power many a laptop or tablet but those still pale in comparison to even the mobile versions of NVIDIA’s and AMD’s chips. Intel has been making strides … Continue reading

Make Shoveling Snow Easier With an Electric Snowblower, Only $98


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Sony's new Xperia Pro can be used as an external monitor


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With the release of the Xperia Pro, Sony has delivered a 5G solution well suited for content creators working in the field.

You can now stream Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis ROMs on Plex


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Plex Arcade adds game streaming to Plex’s feature set with over two dozen Atari titles and any ROMs you have on your computer.

North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros


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The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims.

American Airlines Has Just Issued A Warning To Travel Agents About ‘Hidden City’ Tickets


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a memo has gone out from American Airlines to travel agents, available on its SalesLink platform warning them that the carrier is cracking down on a variety of ticketing techniques, including hidden city ticketing and 'churning'. Over the summer I wrote about American directly investigating customers for ticketing practices that violate the airline's rules, and more recently confronting customers

Will this time be any different for Twitter?


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As Twitter seems to buy its way into competing with Clubhouse and Substack, one wonders whether the beleaguered social media company is finally ready to move past its truly awful track record of seizing opportunities. Twitter’s pace of product ambition has certainly seemed to speed in the past several months, conveniently following shareholder action to oust CEO Jack Dorsey last year. They’ve fin

Sila Nanotechnologies raises $590M to fund battery materials factory


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Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon Valley battery materials company, has spent years developing technology designed to pack more energy into a cell at a lower cost — an end game that has helped it lock in partnerships with Amperex Technology Limited as well as automakers BMW and Daimler . Now, Sila Nano, flush with a fresh injection of capital that has pushed its valuation to $3.3 billion, is ready

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 1 start date, new modes and why it's not called Season 14


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Activision is resetting the timer with Call of Duty: Mobile Season 14, which is actually called 'Season 1'.

Biden administration will buy another 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses


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The Biden administration has announced that it will purchase another 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that will be delivered sometime this summer. The White House said during its announcement ‘it is critical that we vaccinate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.’ The vaccine is part of Biden’s National Action Strategy on the pandemic. The Biden administration is … Continue readin

Warrior princess fights to save humanity in Raya and the Last Dragon trailer


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Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina star in Disney's new animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon . Disney has released the official full trailer for its upcoming animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon , with Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina voicing the titular characters. It has the distinction of being the first Disney animated feature to be remotely developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, w

OtterBox’s Dive Into Gaming Offers a Surprisingly Robust Solution for Cloud Services Like Stadia and xCloud


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The Never-Ending Quest To Shrink My Everyday Carry


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Top Product: Samsung Galaxy S10e | $359 | Back Market Read more...


NYC Garbage Canal Reclaims Its Essence


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The Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday that one of the garbage barges helping clear the federal Superfund site in Brooklyn’s infamous Gowanus Canal of toxic waste has itself sunk. Read more...

Daily Crunch: Calendly valued at $3B


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A popular scheduling startup raises a big funding round, Twitter makes a newsletter acquisition and Beyond Meat teams up with PepsiCo. This is your Daily Crunch for January 26, 2021. The big story: Calendly valued at $3B Calendly, which helps users schedule and confirm meeting times, has raised $350 million from OpenView Venture Partners and Iconiq. Until now, the Atlanta-based startup had only r

iOS 14.4 update fixes bugs and opens up 'Find My' to third-party accessories


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iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 update fixes bugs, improves handoffs from iPhone to HomePod mini, and expands ‘Find My’ capability to locate third-party accessories.

Reddit’s Anarchic Investors to Hedge Funds: ‘I Hope They Suffer’


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We’re now three trading days into some frothy drama between Reddit and Wall Street over the rocketing price of GameStop stocks. Largely believed to be the result of the subreddit WallStreetBets, pseudonymous Redditors are claiming absolutely bonkers returns on their Robinhood accounts from a company that has been in… Read more...

2022 MINI Hardtop and Convertible updates style and tech with a price surprise


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The 2022 MINI Hardtops and Convertibles are arriving, and along with a style revamp there’s unexpected pricing news, particularly around the Cooper SE EV. Headed to US dealerships in mid-April, after production begins in Europe at the start of March, the changes are predominantly to the design and trim, along with the technology and creature comforts you get in the … Continue reading

Apple just had its best quarter in India


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When Apple reports its earnings on Wednesday, you can expect mentions of India on the call. Apple shipped more than 1.5 million iPhone units in India in the quarter that ended in December, up 100% year-on-year, making this its best quarter in the world’s largest smartphone market to date, according to research firms Counterpoint and CyberMedia. Thanks to the improved sales of older generation iPh

Plex adds game-streaming as paid add-on, completely botches the landing


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Enlarge (credit: Plex) The streaming-hub app Plex has long endeared itself to a certain kind of media consumer—one who'd prefer to rip and stream their own purchased content from a home computer instead of relying on subscriptions. But while Plex has experimented with new features and media options over the past decade-plus, this week sees the service take its first-ever stab at interactive media

Galaxy S21 Ultra packs Samsung’s new low-power OLED display


SlashGear / 3h
Samsung has announced a low-power OLED display for smartphones, the same one found in the company’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra handset. The company says this new smartphone display features its ‘just-developed’ organic material that offers an a drastically improved luminous efficiency when compared to Samsung’s past OLED offerings. As a quick primer, OLED displays offer their notable color vibrancy via

HomePod mini update adds UWB-enhanced handoff features


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Back when it announced the HomePod mini last year, Apple said it was working on a feature that would allow you to seamlessly transfer music, calls and podcasts between your iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 and the smart speaker. With the arrival of iOS 14.4 earlier today , you can finally check it out for yourself. The new feature builds on the handoff functionality that’s already available on the company’

Lawmakers Are Worried ISPs Can't Deliver on Their Rural Broadband Promises


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Last week, 160 members of Congress sent a letter to the FCC raising concerns about some Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) winners’ ability to provide rural America with the broadband access they promised. The letter did not call out individual internet service providers or organizations by name, but it did call on… Read more...

This rugged laptop boasts 11th gen Intel chips and a swappable battery


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Getac has updated its S410 semi-rugged laptop with a brighter display, enhanced memory and more processing power.

Sony's new Xperia Pro is a $2,500 phone that doubles as an external camera monitor


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Sony has officially taken the wraps off its latest smartphone: the Sony Xperia Pro. But at a whopping $2,500 this isn't just any regular smartphone — it can also act as a camera accessory for content creators. On the surface, the Xperia Pro doesn't look all that different from your standard flagships on the market. But the one feature that differentiates it from the others, including last year's

ClassDojo’s second act comes with first profits


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ClassDojo ’s first eight years as an edtech consumer startup could look like failure: zero revenue; no paid users; and a team that hasn’t aggressively grown in years. But the company, which helps parents and teachers communicate about students, has raised tens of millions in venture capital from elite Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator, GSV, SignalFire and General Catalyst over its l

Yes, the Anti-Vaxxers Are Coming for the Coronavirus Vaccines


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The rollout of covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. is finally starting to pick up steam, but as vaccination becomes more common, the antivax movement is pulling its same old tricks. The latest disturbing trend: blaming the coronavirus vaccine for deaths, illnesses, or injuries without any solid evidence. Read more...

Sony adds HDMI to last year’s Android phone, charges $2,500


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The Sony Xperia Pro. Why is this $2,500? [credit: Sony ] We've seen smartphones with stratospheric price tags before, but usually, something is special about them. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X are anywhere from $2,000-$2,600, but those were first-gen foldable smartphones with brand-new display technology. Sony's latest entry into the smartphone market, the Sony Xperia

OtterBox’s Dive Into Gaming Offers a Surprisingly Robust Solution for Cloud Services Like Stadia and xCloud


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The 10 Best Deals of January 26, 2021


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Elon Musk Directs His 43 Million Followers to Wall Street Bets


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Gamestonk The stock prices of GameStop experienced an absolute rollercoaster on Monday. Behind the volatility was a Reddit forum called r/Wallstreetbets, which was hellbent on making a buck through a “short squeeze,” a rapid increase in the price of a stock despite a lack of supply. In this case, its target was the brick and mortar video games retailer GameSpot, which has been bleeding money for

This at-Home Sleep Test Might Be the Answer To a Perfect Night’s Rest


Futurism / 4h
Nothing is more important to your physical and mental well-being than sleep . While you’re sleeping, the body heals injuries, builds proteins, and forges new neural connections. Lack of sleep, meanwhile, leads to diminished critical thinking, judgment, and problem solving skills, not to mention things like weaker immune function, weight gain, and high blood pressure. Unfortunately, as you probabl

19 Postponed Movies You Forgot to Be Excited About in 2021


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Your excitement for blockbuster flicks may have vanished after coronavirus closed theaters and murder hornets came on the scene, but most of the movies we forgot about are on their way back in 2021. After long postponements—several, in many cases—these 19 movies have new premiere dates that should get you excited to… Read more...


The 10 Best Deals of January 26, 2021


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When It Matters, Testing For Travel Is Easy. So Why Won’t Airlines Test Their Own Crew?


View from the Wing / 4h
Travel brands are offering Covid-19 testing in order to adapt to the current reality, born out of desperation to win business from Americans in the face of new travel requirements. And it's a reason crew exemptions are concerning - airlines should be able to adapt too. In fact I'm told that United Airlines is scheduling U.K.-based crew to work London - Newark - Mumbai - Newark - London, London -

Sun Country adds 9 new cities in 16-route expansion


The Points Guy / 4h
Leisure carrier Sun Country is adding nine new cities to its map as part of a 16-route expansion announced on Monday. Sun Country’s new destinations span the country, ranging from Alaska to Texas and the East Coast and from big cities to small. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! The nine new destinations are: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG

Plex’s new Arcade feature brings classic games to your home media center


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Plex, the home media center software for users who prefer to avoid streaming services, has added a major new feature that it says it had been thinking about for years: classic games. With this built-in feature, users can now access some classic games titles through the same software they use to access their music and movies. Plex is, put simply, … Continue reading

Apple just released a security update for your iPhone. Download it now.


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Keeping all your gadgets up to date is a never-ending pain, but a Tuesday announcement from Apple reminds us exactly why it's so important. According to the tech giant, researchers uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in the software powering iPhones and iPads. And, much to everyone's consternation, Apple's also seen evidence that those vulnerabilities "may have been actively exploited." In other w

The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder


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Rami Essaid Contributor Rami Essaid is co-founder and CEO at Finmark , a technology company that provides financial planning and modeling software for startups. He previously was co-founder and CEO at Distil Networks, a bot attack mitigation company acquired by Imperva. More posts by this contributor Internet Privacy Is The Wrong Conversation June 4, 2019 should have been one of the happiest days

‘Anti-superficial’ dating app S’More raises $2.1M


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S’More , a dating app that’s focused on helping users find more meaningful relationships, announced today that it has raised $2.1 million in seed funding. S’More (short for “something more”) ensures that users can’t focus on physical appearance, because photos are initally blurred — they gradually un-blur as you interact with someone. The startup has introduced new features like video chat (also

Microsoft's profits jump by 33 percent thanks to the cloud, PCs and Xbox


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Another quarter, another booming earnings report from Microsoft . But what’s notable for Q2 2021is that it isn’t just the cloud driving the company forward this time. The company reported revenues of $43.1 billion, up 17 percent from last year. That’s $2.9 billion more than what analysts were expecting. Even more impressive, its profit jumped by 33 percent to reach $15.5 billion. During the last

Southwest Airlines becomes latest carrier to trim Hawaii flying


37The Points Guy / 4h
Would you be willing to wear a tracking bracelet for a vacation in paradise? Southwest Airlines doesn’t necessarily seem to think many of its passengers would, if recent changes to its Hawaii schedules are any indication. The Dallas-based carrier cut a chunk of its Hawaii flying over the weekend for March 2021 to May 2021, per Cirium schedules and confirmed by the carrier, seemingly in response t

PS5 restock: Sony Direct is out of stock, here's where to look next


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The latest Sony Direct PS5 drop is now out of stock, but we expect to see it restock later this week.

Sorry Folks: Signal From Nearest Star Not Alien Civilization, Scientists Say


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Late last year, Breakthrough Listen, a project dedicated to the hunt for signals from extraterrestrial life, announced the discovery of a mysterious radio beam emanating from Proxima Centauri, the star system closest to ours, using the Parkes Radio Telescope in Australia. The signal, dubbed Breakthrough Listen Candidate 1 or BLC-1 for short, immediately caught the attention of the media. The big

On WandaVision, Even a Synthezoid Can Be a Dad™


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So far, Marvel’s WandaVision has very much been Wanda Maximoff ’s show and a testament to how the studio was sorely underutilizing her in its movies. But it’s also been a very quirky character study of Paul Bettany’s Vision, the increasingly human-like synthezoid who began his existence as a shared twinkle in Tony… Read more...

How to Deal With Negative Comments on Your Workout Posts


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It’s never nice to critique somebody’s body in their social media post, nor to tell them they’re doing an exercise wrong (even if you really think you’re right). For men, negative comments like these are an occasional annoyance. For many women, they’re constant. So let’s talk about what you can do about them. Read more...

Disney and Comcast are sharing streaming rights to ‘Modern Family’


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Here’s something we’re not used to seeing: two companies sharing the streaming rights to a popular show. But that’s exactly what’s happening with Modern Family , which you’ll be able to watch through both Hulu and Peacock when all 250 episodes of the series arrive on the platforms on February 3rd. The arrangement comes courtesy of a multi-year deal NBCUniversal signed with Disney, which owns the

Viking just announced plans for a new cruise ship — here’s why that’s a big deal


21The Points Guy / 4h
Fast-growing Viking on Tuesday did something we haven’t seen a cruise line do in many months: It announced plans to add a new, built-from-the-ground-up cruise ship to its fleet. The California-based cruise operator said it had ordered a new river vessel to operate on the Nile in Egypt that would debut in September of 2022. To be called Viking Aton, the new vessel will measure just 3,600 tons and

Chrome OS M88 update adds two features you’ll wonder how you did without


SlashGear / 4h
Google is shipping out some new ease-of-use features to Chrome OS today, and they’re specifically targeted at making Chromebook usage as “seamless” as possible. There are two big features packed in today’s Chrome OS update: new website login options that can use your Chrome login credentials, and new customizable lock screens that can give Chrome OS devices a more personalized … Continue reading

Polk Audio React soundbar with Alexa built-in is made for home theaters


SlashGear / 5h
Polk Audio has introduced React, a soundbar with Alexa made for home theaters. The model packs a bunch of high-end features, as well as support for ‘virtually any TV’ and remotes, according to the company. Among other things, React supports Alexa multi-room playback for users who have invested in the Alexa ecosystem. The Polk Audio React soundbar packs a pair … Continue reading

Freakish ice cube shows the scale of Earth's vanishing ice


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On Earth, the amount of ice lost each year is equal to a monstrous, over six-mile-high ice cube looming over New York City. And this ice loss is accelerating. In research published Monday in the scientific journal The Cryosphere , earth scientists concluded the planet lost a prodigious 28 trillion tonnes of ice between 1994 and 2017. This means ice mass is melting away , like a shrinking glacier

Keep Your iPhone 12 and Its Accessories Away From Pacemakers


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If you or someone you know has an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), you may want to avoid using an iPhone 12. According to a recent study in the Heart Rhythm Journal , the iPhone 12 and its accessories can interfere with an ICD’s behavior, and even stop it from working. Read more...

‘Extinct’ Volcano Mouse Is Actually Doing Fantastic


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When a colossal plume of ash and lava exploded from Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, few people probably had their minds on the animal life in the area, much less one species of rodent. The Pinatubo mouse was feared extinct after the eruption, but 30 years later, it turns out that the scrappy critters are… Read more...


Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the New iPad Air and 11” iPad Pro is $100 off


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Now You Can Buy Coca-Cola Preloaded With Coffee So You No Longer Have To Mix It in Yourself


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Coca-Cola With Coffee (Vanilla 4-Pack) | $6 | Walmart Coca-Cola With Coffee (Dark Blend 4-Pack) | $6 | Walmart Read more...

SpaceX adds laser links to Starlink satellites to serve Earth’s polar areas


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Enlarge / Starlink logo imposed on stylized image of the Earth. (credit: Starlink ) SpaceX has begun launching Starlink satellites with laser links that will help provide broadband coverage in polar regions. As SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter on Sunday , these satellites "have laser links between the satellites, so no ground stations are needed over the poles." Starlink satellites prior to

AT&T wants to help small businesses survive the pandemic with new data plans


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AT&T's Unlimited Your Way for Business allows small businesses to mix and match features from its phone plans.

Remote Controlled Neural Implant Controls Rats’ Brains


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A new neural implant can be operated and charged wirelessly, allowing scientists to control lab rats’ brains from afar and in more natural settings. The team of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) researchers was able to reprogram lab rats’ behavior using a smartphone app for “real-time brain control,” as a university press release phrases it . And because the implant can b

Now You Can Buy Coca-Cola Preloaded With Coffee So You No Longer Have To Mix It in Yourself


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Coca-Cola With Coffee (Vanilla 4-Pack) | $6 | Walmart Coca-Cola With Coffee (Dark Blend 4-Pack) | $6 | Walmart Read more...

United just added a brand-new pin to its route map


The Points Guy / 5h
Despite it only being January, United is gearing up for what’ll hopefully be a much better and safer holiday season. The Chicago-based carrier filed plans during the past weekend for two brand-new routes to Barbados, marking the first time the carrier has flown to the Caribbean nation under the United callsign. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newslett

Sweet View From Deep Space Shows Earth, Venus, and Mars in a Single Frame


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Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. Read more...

Apple says iOS 14.4 fixes three security bugs ‘actively exploited’ by hackers


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Apple has released iOS 14.4 with security fixes for three vulnerabilities, said to be under active attack by hackers. The technology giant said in its security update pages for iOS and iPadOS 14.4 that the three bugs affecting iPhones and iPads “may have been actively exploited.” Details of the vulnerabilities are scarce, and an Apple spokesperson declined to comment beyond what’s in the advisory

Plex Arcade features a bunch of old-school Atari games


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Media streaming service Plex is moving beyond TV, movies , audio and photos. Starting today, you can play a bunch of Atari games through a Plex Arcade subscription. Plex has teamed up with Parsec to offer classics like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command and Super Breakout. You'll also be able to add your own game ROMs and emulators to your library. You can stream the games to Android (mobile a

Breaking: US government issues new warnings about the risks of international travel


20The Points Guy / 5h
Breaking news out of the Biden Administration today: in addition to the new requirement that all international airline passengers have a negative COVID-19 test, the federal government has new, stern warnings about overseas travel. In a fact sheet from the U.S. Department of State , the government is now saying , “U.S. citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad.” The new memo also sugg

One by Wacom display-free tablet and stylus gets Chromebook support


SlashGear / 5h
Chromebook owners can now use the One by Wacom tablet and stylus with their Chrome OS device without first installing drivers, the company has announced. Wacom says this product is its first to sport the Works with Chromebook certification, making it easier for Chromebook users to complete assignments, work on projects, and get a bit of art done. One by … Continue reading

Why hands-free, wearable computing has become a necessity for industrial work environments


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Industry is starting to recognise the critical role of augmented reality.

Allegations of Forced Monkey Labor Prompt Target to Pull Coconut Milk


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On Monday, Target became the latest retailer to stop selling Chaokoh coconut milk, according to a statement from PETA. In recent months, the animal rights organization has led a boycott campaign against Chaokoh claiming that it uses forced monkey labor to manufacture its product. Read more...

Facebook Doesn't Need Your Real Phone Number


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It’s time to stop giving out your real phone number around the web. If you can avoid it, don’t link your phone number to your various online accounts, because if (or when) those services are breached—as just happened to Facebook and, almost, TikTok —your number will hanging out in the open for anyone to mess with. Worse… Read more...

Plex's New Atari Retro Arcade Subscription Looks Awesome


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Plex just added a new subscription tier to its live TV and media streaming services: Plex Arcade , a cloud gaming service like Amazon Luna and Google Stadia, but focused entirely on retro arcade games. Read more...

WandaVision's Nazi Watch May Be Important to the Show, But You Don't Need to Buy It


53Gizmodo / 6h
In addition to a show-within-a-show, each of WandaVision ’s episodes has featured vintage-inspired commercials advertising fictional products. In some way, they all allude to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe outside the warped bubble reality of Westview where Wanda Maximoff and Vision are now living. But do we … Read more...

Chrome OS 88 turns your Chromebook into an impromptu smart display


76Engadget / 6h
Google has started rolling out Chrome OS 88 . The update includes a couple of enhancements, the most notable of which is a new screen saver you can use to get more functionality out of your computer’s lock screen. By enabling the feature, your Chromebook will be able to display images from your Google Photos library, including those you’ve organized into specific albums. You can also choose from

iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 hit supported devices today


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Enlarge / The 2020 iPad Air—one of several devices supported by today's new software releases. (credit: Samuel Axon ) Today, Apple began rolling out iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to supported iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. The company also pushed watchOS 7.3 to Apple Watches and tvOS 14.4 to Apple TVs. iOS 14.4/iPadOS 14.4 is a somewhat small feature update. New additions in the release notes i

Elon Musk Says Jeff Bezos Is Trying to Ruin Starlink


4KFuturism / 6h
Dibs! SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the two richest people in the world, are fighting over their separate plans to bring broadband internet to the globe . The spat started, CNBC reports , when Musk asked the Federal Communications Commission to let it move some of its Starlink internet-beaming satellites to a lower altitude than originally planned. Amazon called foul, saying


Tweetbot 6 released with new subscription pricing


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Tapbots, the company behind Tweetbot, has released a major update for the iPhone and iPad. Tweetbot 6 is now available in the App store. While there aren’t a lot of visual changes, there are a couple of important things happening under the hood. First, Tweetbot 6 is using Twitter’s API v2 . An API is an interface that lets two applications or services interact with each other. In today’s case, Tw

How to Safely Remove Sticker Glue From Clothing


27Lifehacker / 6h
It’s the quickest way to suck the joy out of buying a cute new top: You peel off the long sticker labeled with the size of the garment, and it leaves behind a relentlessly sticky residue that attracts lint and dust. Next thing you know, there’s a discolored rectangle in the middle of your brand new shirt. The most… Read more...

RTX 3070, 3090, Radeon GPUs restocked in latest Newegg Shuffle


SlashGear / 6h
If you’re looking for some hard-to-find PC gaming hardware at the moment (as so many people seem to be), then you might want to have a look at Newegg right now. The company is hosting another Newegg Shuffle today, giving people the chance to buy in-demand hardware without having to race through check out. As we detailed last week, Newegg … Continue reading

One Dimensional Pong Is Still Surprisingly Challenging


33Gizmodo / 6h
Forty-eight years after its debut, despite its antiquated two-dimensional graphics and gameplay, Pong remains a fun and challenging video game. But what happens when you strip it down to just a single dimension? Mirko Pavleski still managed to come up with a way to make 1D Pong a challenge when battling someone head… Read more...

Sony tempts professionals with the top-shelf, top-tier Alpha 1


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Sony is making a play for the top end of the professional digital camera world, where videographers and sports photographers demand immaculate image quality at high resolutions in short order. The new Alpha 1 beats pretty much everything on the market on paper, but it’ll set you back a cool $6,500. This is, of course, well above the price range for ordinary consumers and even spendy enthusiasts a

Covid’s Reduction In Travel Is Changing How People Name Their Babies


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A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Galax RTX 3090 Hall of Fame Edition CPB photos leaked online


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Photos of Galax's upcoming RTX 3090 Hall of Fame Edition printed circuit board reveal that this graphics card might be an overclocker's dream come true.

Forget the fuss, HP ENVY 6000 series printers make printing a lot easier


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The HP ENVY 6000 Series makes printing and scanning from a wide variety of devices a lot easier thanks to effective wireless connectivity and a simple app.

Get feedback on your pitch deck from tech leaders on Extra Crunch Live


96TechCrunch / 6h
Extra Crunch Live 2.0 launches next week! Among several improvements, we’re thrilled to ramp up the Pitch Deck Teardown . In short, folks can submit their pitch decks to get feedback from investors and founders alike. The importance of the pitch deck can’t be underestimated. It is often the first point of contact between a company and venture investors, but how investors consume a pitch deck (and

This Augmented Reality First Person Shooter Looks Pretty Awesome


500+Futurism / 6h
World-Scale Shooter Branding agency Pixeloco announced last month that it’s developing an augmented reality game that turns your everyday surroundings into a “world-scale” first-person shooter. In a promotional video , players run around their city gathering pixelated powerups, shooting at each other, and taking cover behind real-world cars and buildings and even shooting digital bullet holes int

Recap: 9 Opportunities To Buy Points


500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many, this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing many loyalty programs offer promotions when buying points. In this post I wanted to provide a recap of that, since it can be tough to keep track of the various deals out there. Many of these

'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is delayed to 2022


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78Engadget / 6h
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was supposed to arrive this year, but its journey to your screens will take unexpectedly longer . Developer Daedalic announced that it will release the game in 2022 on PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The studio didn't explain the reasons for the delay in its press release, but it said that Nacon will co-publish LOTR: Gollum. The stealth adventu

Google is turning Tilt Brush over to the open source community


100+Engadget / 6h
Google is winding down support for yet another one of its marquee VR products. In a blog post spotted by Protocol , the company said it’s halting development on Tilt Brush and open sourcing the project so that the community can continue to use the app. “To some, this may look like the end of Tilt Brush. To me, this is immortality,” said Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett of Google’s decision.

Mealco raises $7M to launch new delivery-centric restaurants


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Mealco , a startup promising to help chefs launch new restaurants designed around delivery, is announcing that it has raised $7 million in seed funding. It’s probably not news to anyone reading this that opening a restaurant can be an expensive, risky proposition — and of course, many restaurants have gone out of business during the pandemic. But founder and CEO Daniel Simon (who was previously a

How to watch Marcella season 3 online: stream every new episode from anywhere


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Here's how to watch Marcella season 3 online free in the UK and stream the show wherever you are, as Detective Backland battles her dark side.

The Secrets of Instagram Growth-Hacking


100+NYT > Technology / 7h
It depends on what you mean by “secret,” and also “success.”

3 easy steps to a $400 checking account sign-up bonus


100+The Points Guy / 7h
Here at The Points Guy, we typically focus our attention on helping you earn the best credit card sign up bonuses . But every so often, a bank offers a checking or savings account promotion we just can’t pass up. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our beginner’s guide . Through Tuesday, Jan. 26, Capital One is offering new customers a $400 bonus for opening a 36

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Festivale event update revealed – What to expect


SlashGear / 7h
Nintendo announced today that a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is on the way. This one seems a bit smaller than some of the other updates we’ve seen, though Animal Crossing vets will likely want to partake in the festivities nonetheless. The update arrives later this week, and it adds a new event called Festivale to Animal Crossing. … Continue reading

Twitter’s new API platform now opened to academic researchers


76TechCrunch / 7h
Twitter today is rolling out a new product track on its API platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to rebuild the Twitter API from the ground up. The track, which aims to serve the needs of the academic research community’s efforts, offers broader access to the Twitter archive and fewer restrictions on tweet retrievals, so researchers can access the entire history of the public conversation on

These investors want to back ‘ridiculously early’ female-led African startups


100+TechCrunch / 7h
In 2019, female-led companies received less than 5 percent of the global venture capital. Bringing it to Africa, only 10 percent of the West African startups that cumulatively raised $1 million had at least one female co-founder in the past decade . There are many stats to back up the underrepresentation of women in starting a company, raising money and general involvement in technology where the


Why You Should Never 'Unsubscribe' From Illicit Spam Emails and Texts


200+Lifehacker / 7h
Some of us can be a little too diligent when dealing with email or text spam—because whatever you do, you shouldn’t click “unsubscribe” links or text “stop” in reply, as they literally mean “subscribe” and “please, go on” to illicit spammers. Read more...

SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Amazon fight over internet satellites


SlashGear / 7h
Amazon and SpaceX have found themselves in a space battle, with both companies accusing the other of trying to sabotage their satellite internet plans. The controversy began when Elon Musk’s SpaceX proposed reducing some of its Starlink satellites’ orbit altitude, with the goal of increasing connection speeds. Rather than the roughly 100 Mbps current average speeds Starlink – which relies … Conti

iOS 14.4 and WatchOS 7.3 released to the public – here’s what’s inside


SlashGear / 7h
Today your iPhone may have access to the newest in iOS software, iOS 14.4. This new software upgrade for your device has access to a collection of new features and upgrades to features already in-play on the phone. Apple also released the newest in Apple Watch software with watchOS 7.3 this morning – let’s take a peek at what’s inside. … Continue reading

The McElroy Brothers on the secrets to podcasting success


42Mashable / 7h
Mashable's Chris Taylor talks to the McElroy Brothers, the "My Brother, My Brother and Me" creators, about what makes them such successful podcasters, along with their new book. Read more... More about Apple , Mashable Video , Podcast , Podcasting , and My Brother My Brother And Me

Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones are down to their lowest price today


24Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by nice discount on Sony's WH-1000XM4 , as the high-end wireless noise-cancelling headphones are currently down to $278 at various retailers. That's more than $70 off Sony's MSRP, about $50 off its typical street price online, and tied for the largest discount we've tracked to date, which we also saw on Black Friday . At the moment, t

North Korean Hackers Successfully Phished Cyber Researchers Using a Fake Blog


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A recent phishing campaign by North Korean nation-state hackers successfully duped a number of security professionals who were involved in vulnerability research and development, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Read more...

Twitter might soon start sending out email newsletters


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Twitter has acquired Revue to help writers promote their content through editorial newsletters on its platform.

Google open sources Tilt Brush VR software as it shuts down internal development


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As Facebook and Apple begin to fire up more projects in the AR/VR world, Google has spent the last year shutting down most of their existing projects in that space. Today, the folks at Google announced they had ended active development of Tilt Brush, a VR painting app that was one of virtual reality’s early hit pieces of software. The app allowed users to use virtual reality controllers as brushe

Gorgeous RPG 'Haven' expands to Switch and PS4 on February 4th


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Haven is centered around a pair of lovers on a lost planet, so it's fitting that it'll arrive on more platforms just ahead of Valentine's Day. The sci-fi RPG will land on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Epic Games Store on February 4th. It debuted on Steam, GOG, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Series X/S in early December to positive reviews . We are thrilled to announce that Haven is coming to Nintendo Swi

Astronomers Discover Solar System With Six Stars


2KFuturism / 7h
Cosmic Crowd Scientists have found a star system unlike any other: six stars paired up into three binary systems, all orbiting one another as a gigantic cluster. There are a handful of other sextuple star systems out there, according to The New York Times , but none in the incredible triple-binary arrangement of the new system, dubbed TIC 168789840. The system, which was spotted by NASA’s exoplan

Marvel Wants You to Choose the Next (Third-String) Member of the X-Men!


500+Gizmodo / 7h
Following in the footsteps of DC Comics’ fateful decision to let readers decide the fate of Jason Todd—footsteps last 33 years, right?—Marvel has given its X-fans the power to determine the final mutant member of the first X-Men team of the post- House of X “Krakoan Age”! The choices, however... hmm... well, let’s just… Read more...

Pepsi teams with Beyond Meat – here’s why


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Today PepsiCo and Beyond Meat teamed up to announce a newly created entity “The PLANeT Partnership, LLC (TPP).” Financial terms of this partnership were not disclosed, and all “joint venture operations” will be managed by the newly created entity. But what in the world would Pepsi want to do working with Beyond Meat? According to the announcement from PepsiCo, the … Continue reading

iOS 14.4 rolls out with Bluetooth audio monitoring


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Apple has started rolling out iOS 14.4 to iPhone and iPad users. While not as a meaty of an update as iOS 14.3 , it comes with a handful of small enhancements. To start, you’ll find a new option within the Settings menu that allows you to designate the type of third-party audio devices you’ve connected to your iPhone through Bluetooth. Doing so will help your iPhone properly measure your headphon

Save $260 on Microsoft’s Convertible Surface Pro 7 With Keyboard Cover


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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 w/ Type Cover | $699 | Best Buy Read more...

Save $260 on Microsoft’s Convertible Surface Pro 7 With Keyboard Cover


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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 w/ Type Cover | $699 | Best Buy Read more...

The Tula Mic is a powerful portable recorder that doubles as a great USB-C microphone


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Tula is a new company founded with the specific purpose of developing user-friendly hardware and software for sound capture, and its debut product, the Tula Mic, is now shipping after a successful crowdfunding campaign last year. Tula Mic is both a USB-C microphone input for computers and mobile devices, and also a dedicated recorder that has built-in storage and its own battery that can provide

Alexa Guard Plus Listens for Intruders (And Barks At Them)


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By default, all Echo smart speakers include a feature called Alexa Guard, which can alert you to the sound of broken glass or smoke alarms. But the free Alexa Guard feels quite small now that Amazon is rolling out Alexa Guard Plus, a premium security service that gives you intruder alerts, hands-free access to emergency services, and barking sounds to scare off burglars. Read This Article on Revi

Joe Biden Is Throwing the Weight of the Government Behind Electric Vehicles


500+Gizmodo / 8h
President Joe Biden is using one of the most powerful tools at his disposal to speed up the electric vehicle transition: the purchasing power of the federal government. On Monday, he announced he’s phasing out the federal government’s use of fossil fuel-powered cars, replacing them with an all-electric fleet, during a… Read more...

Miso Is an Amazing One-Ingredient Marinade


70Lifehacker / 8h
Last Sunday evening I remembered that I had a pork tenderloin sitting in the fridge. I had taken it out of the freezer two days before, and was suddenly gripped with anxiety over it going bad before I had a chance to cook and eat it. I had been planning to bop over to SF Market to grab some shio koji to marinate it… Read more...

Zero, a plastic-free grocery-delivery startup, to launch in LA


76TechCrunch / 8h
Plastic-free grocery-delivery startup Zero is gearing up to launch in Los Angeles on February 10, after solely operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zero works directly with suppliers to sell food and other household items in jars, boxes and other types of sustainable packaging, and offers next-day delivery. Zero works with both big-name brands like Sightglass Coffee, Annie’s and Newman’s Own,


Google Play bans video app for standard “.ass” subtitle support


100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Google's app review robots can't be reasoned with, they don't feel pity... (credit: Carolco Pictures) Google Play's crazy automated app review process strikes again. This time, the puritan robot overlords that run the Play Store briefly decided that listing support for common subtitle files is enough to get your app banned. The developer for Just (Video) Player posted their story to Hac

Error 404: The Internet Broke


100+Gizmodo / 8h
A strange outage is impacting internet users in the Northeast U.S. It’s not entirely clear what is going on, but it sure is annoying. Read more...

Axiom Space Now Has a Crew for the First Commercial Mission to the ISS


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As early as next year, these four men could make history by becoming members of the the first commercial crew to visit the International Space Station. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra hands-on review


36Mashable / 8h
We've got the scoop on Samsung. Mashable's Brenda Stolyar gives her in-depth analysis of the latest S21 phones. Read the full story here . Read more... More about Samsung , Smartphones , Mashable Video , Samsung Galaxy , and Tech

How to Listen to Audiobooks on Spotify


78Lifehacker / 8h
You might already use Spotify to supply a round-the-clock soundtrack of music and podcasts while you navigate work and life, but the platform is giving you another reason to keep its app open all day with a new offering: Audiobooks. Read more...

The East Coast suffered major internet connection issues this afternoon


500+Engadget / 8h
If you had problems with your internet connection today, you were far from the only one. There were widespread reports of outages on DownDetector on Tuesday, particularly on the East Coast of the US. Services like Gmail , Slack ( yes, again ) and online games like Roblox appeared to be having trouble. After several hours of issues, it seems things have largely returned to normal. Although users o

It’s a PS5 restock war and the scalpers and bots are winning


SlashGear / 8h
As the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X continue to sell out immediately – seemingly the moment new stock is listed – there’s a lot of concern from regular consumers that scalpers are beating everyone to the punch. When it comes to the latest PS5 restock from UK retailer Argos, that seems to quite literally be the case, as a … Continue reading

What it was like flying home now that the US requires a negative COVID-19 test


21The Points Guy / 8h
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an order requiring anyone flying to the United States to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before departure. It’s a necessary step to turn the tables on the coronavirus pandemic. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Nevertheless, it’s a new hurdle for

Airbyte is an open-source data pipeline platform


100+TechCrunch / 8h
If you’re working for a company that handles a ton of data, chances are your company is constantly moving data from applications, APIs and databases and sending it to a data warehouse or a data lake. There are a few well-known platforms to extract, load and transform data, such as Fivetran and Stitchdata . Airbyte is building an open-source data pipeline platform. An open-source alternative to Fi

Apple’s long-time hardware lead steps down to work on mysterious “new project”


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Former Apple hardware engineering leader Dan Riccio. [credit: Apple ] Apple announced Tuesday that its longtime SVP of hardware engineering, Dan Riccio, will depart his current role and assume a new one focused entirely on a "new project." Riccio had led hardware engineering since 2012. Prior to that role, he led iPad hardware engineering. He will report directly to CEO Tim Cook in his new role.

Eavesdrop on Your Kids While They're Gaming


100+Lifehacker / 8h
Our kids’ online lives can feel like a bit of a mystery. Particularly if they are into gaming, they might sit—headphones on and behind closed doors—for hours at a time, leaving you wondering who they’re interacting with and what those conversations are like. If that’s the case, one popular gamer has advice for… Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 gets official mod support so gamers can fix it themselves


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We can expect more mods in the near future, and hopefully some nifty ones.

Hyatt Offering Free COVID-19 Testing At Resorts In Latin America


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Hyatt has just introduced a great initiative , which coincides with the US starting to require pre-travel testing for all arriving international travelers. Hyatt’s free coronavirus testing at LATAM properties Through at least May 31, 2021, all 19 Hyatt resorts in Latin America will be offering complimentary on-property coronavirus testing: Up to two registered guests per room are eligible for thi

Tax season is back — get a head start with 50% off H&R Block software


Mashable / 8h
Save $22.49: H&R Block Deluxe + State tax software for your 2020 taxes is now $22.50 at Amazon as of Jan. 26. You also get an exclusive 3.5% bonus if you put your refund towards an Amazon gift card. We were all excited for the new year to finally arrive. Unfortunately, a new year means a new tax season, but that shouldn't lead to new tax headaches. There are tons of online resources that make fin

The long road to the Qualtrics IPO


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Speculation around the Qualtrics public offering is nothing new. All the way back in 2016, CEO Ryan Smith was dropping not-so-subtle hints about his intentions to file for IPO. After a decade bootstrapping, and growing to $50 million in annual revenue, the company was swayed into taking outside capital from Sequoia, and then again from Sequoia, Accel, and Insight Venture Partners. TechCrunch has

When is Super Bowl 2021? Time, channel, teams playing, kickoff date and more


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With Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs set for a historic battle with Tom Brady and the Bucs, here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LV this year.

The President of Mexico Said Religious Amulets Would Protect Him Against COVID. Then He Caught It.


500+Futurism / 8h
On Sunday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that he’d tested positive and was already being treated for a minor case of COVID-19, according to the Associated Press . His diagnosis was ironic. Throughout the pandemic, López Obrador has been criticized for not setting a particularly good example. He’s rarely been seen wearing a protective mask and has continued to take commer

Club Feast raises $3.5M to help restaurants deliver meals that only cost $5.99


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Club Feast , a startup with a more affordable approach to meal delivery, is announcing that it has raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company was founded by Atallah Atallah, Ghazi Atallah and Chris Miao. The basic concept is pretty simple: Restaurant delivery that only costs $5.99 per dish — cheaper than almost anything you’d find on other delivery services. (The sta


Hyatt just launched widespread complimentary, on-site COVID-19 testing


50The Points Guy / 8h
In case you missed it, as of today, Jan. 26, all passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad must present a negative COVID-19 test for entry. In response, many hotels have stepped up their game and introduced on-site testing for guests so they can remain compliant without worrying about the logistics. So far, on-site testing availability largely varied by property, not brand. However, Hyatt has

The 5G Smart Car is coming and Qualcomm aims to dominate its dashboard


SlashGear / 8h
Qualcomm is firmly embedded in phones, and now it wants to dominate the car dashboard, with multiple launches today that should push 5G-connected vehicles, Alexa-powered infotainment, and eventually autonomous driving into the mainstream. Star of the show is the 4th generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, designed to unlock features like augmented reality and artificial intelligence f

California’s Fire Season From Hell Followed by Rainy Season From Hell


90Gizmodo / 8h
The new normal for California is no normal. Read more...

Axiom Space reveals the private crew for its milestone ISS mission


SlashGear / 8h
Today Axiom revealed the first private ISS crew in the history of the world. According to the company, this Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) will be “the start of a new era.” In the mix are two Mission Specialists, one Mission Pilot, and one Commander. Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria is first up. Michael L.A. is a former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space … Continue reading

Here's how to get an Echo Dot for just $10 when you buy a Fire TV Edition smart TV


29Mashable / 9h
SAVE $39.99: Now through Feb. 7 at 8:55 p.m. PST, you can enter the code FTV2021 during checkout to get a 4th-gen Echo Dot for just $10 (normally $49.99) with the purchase of any Insignia or Toshiba Fire TV Edition smart TV from Amazon . Owning a smart TV but not a smart speaker is like having Mario but not Luigi, or Hall but not Oates, or a Wendy's Frosty but not a large order of French fries. E

Get a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $60 and Turn Animal Crossing Into an Esport


Gizmodo / 9h
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | $60 | Amazon Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | $60 | Best Buy Read more...

Southwest Airlines Karen Screams, Refusing To Get Off The Plane


55View from the Wing / 9h
It's common for a Southwest flight to end and some passengers to stay on the plane. That's because on 'through flights' passengers connecting on the plane's next segment stay on board while everyone else gets off. Then a flight attendant counts the through passengers on the plane. They can get off to stretch their legs and reboard (with the same boarding pass as their first flight!) or stay where

The Alpha 1 Is Sony's New $6,500 Mirrorless Monster


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Not content just to launch a new 5G phone aimed at photo and video pros , today Sony is launching its latest flagship mirrorless camera in the new Alpha 1 . Read more...

Plex Media Streamer: what is it, is it free and how to get it?


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Plex is a streaming service that helps manage your digital content library. But is this media streamer free, how does it work, and how do you get it?

Google’s BeyondCorp Enterprise security platform is now generally available


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Google today announced that BeyondCorp Enterprise , the zero trust security platform modeled after how Google itself keeps its network safe without relying on a VPN, is now generally available. BeyondCorp Enterprise builds out Google’s existing BeyondCorp Remote Access offering with additional enterprise features. Google describes it as “a zero trust solution that enables secure access with integ

Plex launches a subscription-based retro game streaming service, ‘Plex Arcade’


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Plex , the media software maker that’s expanded into streaming in recent years, is adding to its service once again with today’s launch of game streaming. Unlike other game streaming efforts from companies like Microsoft or Google, the new “Plex Arcade” isn’t focused on top gaming titles and new releases, but rather on retro games. At launch, the service is offering around 30 games, including tit

Nomad’s charcoal grill suitcase is modern ingenuity combined with classic cooking


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Dallas-based Nomad set out to take an age-old cooking method and modernize it — but not by introducing connected or smart features. Instead, the Nomad Grill & Smoker takes classic charcoal grilling and relies on clever industrial design to make it packable and portable, while making sure cooks of all expertise levels can make great-tasting food even if they’re cooking with charcoal for the first

Meet the early-stage founder community at TC Early Stage 2021


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Building a startup is never easy, especially when you’re in the early innings and navigating a huge learning curve. Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021 . We’re hosting two of these virtual bootcamps designed for early-stage startup founders and open to

Intel joins forces with Asus to launch its first Iris Xe desktop graphics cards


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The graphics will be available in pre-built systems, so you might not be able to buy one

Researchers built an AI that plays chess like a person, not a super computer


100+Engadget / 9h
We mere mortals haven't truly been competitive against artificial intelligence in chess in a long time. It's been 15 years since a human has conquered a computer in a chess tournament. However, a team of researchers have developed an AI chess engine that doesn't set out to crush us puny humans — it tries to play like us. The Maia engine doesn't necessarily play the best available move. Instead, i

How Atlanta’s Calendly turned a scheduling nightmare into a $3B startup


100+TechCrunch / 9h
One big theme in tech right now is the rise of services to help us keep working through lockdowns, office closures, and other Covid-19 restrictions. The “future of work” — cloud services, communications, productivity apps — has become “the way we work now.” And companies that have identified ways to help with this are seeing a boom. Today comes news from a startup that has been a part of that tre

GitLab reshuffles its paid subscription plans, drops its Bronze/Starter tier


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GitLab , the increasingly popular DevOps platform , today announced a major update to its subscription model. The company is doing away with its $4/month Bronze/Starter package. Current users will be able to renew one more time at the existing price or move to a higher tier (and receive a significant discount for the first three years after they do so). The company’s free tier, it is worth noting

Samsung Health Monitor smartwatch app is about to get a massive roll out


SlashGear / 9h
Samsung has revealed that it’ll soon be bringing the Samsung Health Monitor app to a whopping 31 new countries. When it arrives in those countries, it’ll be compatible with the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 (assuming you have a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or higher to connect those smartwatches too). The Samsung Health Monitor app … Continue reading

TikTok is being used by vape sellers marketing to teens


200+TechCrunch / 9h
TikTok has a vaping problem. Although a 2019 U.S. law made it illegal to sell or market e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21, TikTok videos featuring top brands of disposable e-cigarettes and vapes for sale have been relatively easy to find on the app. These videos, set to popular and upbeat music, clearly target a teenage customer base with offers of now-unauthorized cartridge flavors like

People Who’ve Gotten Both Shots Simply Aren’t Getting COVID


16KFuturism / 9h
Israel has been at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccinations, with more than 2.6 million residents — out of a population of around nine million — having received at least a single dose of the vaccine, Reuters reports . And just as experts had hoped, according to preliminary Israeli data, the vaccines are every bit as effective as they were initially promised to be. Out of 128,600 Israelis who have r


'Animal Crossing' updates send Mario and Hello Kitty to Carnival


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90Engadget / 9h
You can’t attend Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (or anywhere, really) due to the pandemic, but Nintendo thinks it can bring the celebration to you. It’s releasing an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Festivale update on January 28th that delivers that Brazilian flair to your virtual island. You’ll get access to suitably flashy attire from the Able Sisters starting February 1st, while the flamboyant bird

Samsung SmartThings pairs with The Genie Company and Aladdin Connect garage doors


SlashGear / 9h
The Genie Company delivers Aladdin Connect smart garage door openers and retrofit kits to the public. Samsung has a smart home system called Samsung SmartThings. Today, the two companies announced that Aladdin Connect smart garage door openers and retrofit kids are now “Works with SmartThings” certified. This means that your Samsung SmartThings app can open your garage door – or … Continue readin

SetSail nabs $26M Series A to rethink sales compensation


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SetSail wants to upend the way sales people get compensated by paying them throughout the sales cycle, rather than a single commission after the sale closes. Today, the startup announced a $26 million Series A. Insight Partners led the round with participation from existing investors Wing Venture Capital, Team8 and Operator Collective. Today’s investment brings the total raised to $37 million, ac

This Camera Lens Filter With a Reflective Mirror Finish Should Make Selfies Easier


29Gizmodo / 9h
There’s a famous story ( also proven false ) that NASA spent millions of dollars inventing a pressurized pen that could work in the zero gravity of space, while Soviet cosmonauts just used pencils. A new lens filter for cameras with a mirror finish allowing subjects to see themselves feels like the pencil, while cameras… Read more...

Nvidia’s GeForce Experience now lets you tame the noise of your gaming laptop with RTX 30 series GPUs


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One of the benefits of new Ampere mobile GPUs is the ability to keep a lid on noise levels.

How to Change the Default Search Engine on Chrome


64How-To Geek / 9h
Google develops the Chrome browser, but you don’t have to use Google’s search engine with it. You can choose from any number of search engines and make them the default. We’ll show you how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Art on the Cheap: The Wacom One Drawing Tablet Now Works with Chromebooks


62How-To Geek / 9h
Chromebooks are great, but they do get the short end of the stick when it comes to accessories. The lack of installable drivers means that you can’t use much more than the basics, like flash drives, mice, and cameras. But Wacom has announced that its One tablet is the first graphics pad to work with ChromeOS natively, no drivers necessary. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Wink Is Down Again, Hopefully For Good


68How-To Geek / 9h
Wink, the smart home hub company, is down. That includes cloud controls, voice assistant controls, and even Wink’s website and email support. It’s a pretty bad look for a company that mandated monthly fees just six months ago on the promise of stability. Maybe this time it will die for good, which would be better for everyone involved. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Netflix's 'Ginny and Georgia' trailer gives off sinister 'Gilmore Girls' vibes


200+Mashable / 9h
Being 15 is hard enough without a past full of pain and secrets. The trailer for Netflix's Ginny and Georgia introduces a self-proclaimed Gilmore-esque mother-daughter duo trying to make themselves at home in a new town where the past seems determined to catch up with them. Brianne Howey plays mother Georgia alongside Antonia Gentry as daughter Ginny (shoutout to Friday Night Lights ' Scott Porte

The Treadly 2 Just Wants You To Do Your Best, Because Your Best Is Good Enough


Gizmodo / 9h
Treadly | $749 | Promo Code TREDS-100 Treadly 2 | $849 | Promo Code TREDS-100 Read more...

Act fast: United award flights from just 3,000 miles or $29 each way


100+The Points Guy / 9h
Thinking about booking a United flight for travel by May 26, 2021? You might want to lock it in today. In celebration of “National Plan your Vacation Day,” United Airlines has dropped its fares on some routes to $29 each way, with awards starting at just 3,000 miles . You need to book your flight today, Jan. 26, 2021, for travel between Feb. 9 and May 26, 2021 in order to take advantage. You can

First Entirely-Private Mission to Space Station Names Its Crew


100+Futurism / 9h
Private Crew Axiom Space, the company that wants to build its own space station , just announced the crew for Ax-1: the world’s first entirely-private mission into orbit. The four-man crew, which will be launched in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, looks a bit different from the typical off-world mission. As Space.com notes , members of the crew will become the second and third-oldest people to ente

Which Transferable Points Are Most Valuable? (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
The best way to maximize your credit card rewards for travel is to earn transferable points currencies. However, the value propositions and specifics of the currencies are constantly changing. Every so often I like to take a big-picture look at the state of transferable points currencies. Admittedly a lot of people aren’t thinking about traveling right now, but regardless, there’s still big value

Does a $27 or $29 billion valuation make sense for Databricks?


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Late last week, independent journalist Eric Newcomer reported that Databricks is raising new capital at a valuation of “about $27 billion.” A few days later, another publication chimed in , saying that they had heard that the round could be worth $29 billion at a slightly higher valuation. Well, well! Last year, The Exchange covered Databricks’ financial progress as a private company. Databricks,

How to Transfer Outlook Attachments to Microsoft Teams


62Lifehacker / 10h
You can finally drag-and-drop email attachments from Outlook into Microsoft Teams. Sure, it took nearly five years for the feature to show up, but it’s here. Read more...

How Much Will A Divorce Will Cost You?


49Lifehacker / 10h
Even though 39% of marriages end in divorce, people obviously don’t expect to be divorced when they first get married. And for that reason, many are unaware of the costs—divorce proceedings can set you back anywhere between a few hundred dollars and tens of thousands, depending on the situation. Here’s a look at why… Read more...

Microsoft Excel is getting a whole load of new updates and upgrades


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Significant performance improvements are coming to Microsoft Excel for the web, concerning opening workbooks, scrolling, and cell formatting.

Millionaire Couple Steals COVID Vaccine Meant for Indigenous Community


7KFuturism / 10h
In a rage-inducing act of distilled self-entitlement, Canadian casino mogul Rodney Baker and wife Ekaterina Baker decided to skip the line to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a remote community deep inside Canada’s Yukon northwest territory. Worst of all, the shots were meant to go to members of the White River First Nation. Getting vaccines distributed in some of the most remote Indigenous com

North Korea hackers use social media to target security researchers


85Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Dmitry Nogaev | Getty Images) Google has warned it has uncovered an “ongoing” state-backed hacking campaign run by North Korea targeting cyber security researchers. The Silicon Valley group said its threat analysis team found that cyber attackers posing as researchers had created numerous fake social media profiles on platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn. To gain credibility, t

Apple Watch 6 is getting a limited Black Unity edition


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The Apple Watch 6 Black Unity is about to land as part of Apple's celebration of Black History Month.


Project 007, the new James Bond game, won't feature any actors from the films


37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
IO Interactive confirms its 007 James Bond game will feature a wholly original character.

Elon Musk Tweet Sends Etsy Stock on a Roller Coaster Ride


45Gizmodo / 10h
Stocks: They’re so random 🤪 these days. Read more...

Byte, the spiritual successor to Vine, has a new owner


51Engadget / 10h
Byte, the spiritual successor to Vine , created by Vine co-founder Dominik Hofmann , has been purchased by Clash, a creator monetization company. Clash, co-founded by former Vine star Brendon McNerney, is itself another wannabe smash-hit video sharing app, albeit with a focus on rewarding successful creators. In a statement , the company says that Byte will have the same in-app experience, which

Formlabs Fuse 1 3D prints with recycled material at (relatively) low price


SlashGear / 10h
Today Formlabs brought a 7-year project to the light, delivering the world’s first benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to the public. This device is called Formlabs Fuse 1, and it’ll be launched alongside a post-processing system called Formlabs Fuse Sift, and the Fuse 1’s first powder material: Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder. With this setup, Formlabs says they … Continue re

Sony Xperia Pro is a 5G-uploading second screen for professional content streamers


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The Sony Xperia Pro is a version of the Xperia 1 Mark II for professional creators who need to upload video from the field at fast 5G speeds.

Sony's A1 is a $6,500 50MP camera that shoots 30fps bursts and 8K video


3KEngadget / 10h
Sony has just dropped a bomb on the camera world with the launch of the A1 , its new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera with some breakthrough features. Thanks to a new 50-megapixel Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor and the cutting-edge Bionz XR processor, it offers 30 fps shooting speeds, 8K 30P/4K 120P video and a lot more. With all that, it can easily take on Canon’s R5, but it comes at a signif

What Do Gamers Wear?


200+NYT > Technology / 10h
With millions of fans on social media, gamers have stepped up their game, incorporating luxury, streetwear and even cosplay into their looks.

This external hard drive is a great addition to your PS5 — and it's $70 off


32Mashable / 10h
SAVE $70: This WD Easystore external hard drive can hold up to 5TB and is a great addition to your PS5 — get one for $70 off at Best Buy as of Jan. 26. If you were lucky enough to score a PlayStation 5 in the past year, first of all, congrats. You've probably already run into an issue with your new console, though: storage space. Yes, the PS5 is somewhat lacking in terms of storage, and Sony has

Why Red Hat killed CentOS—a CentOS board member speaks


81Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / CentOS Linux will be sleeping with the fishes in 2022. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) This morning, The Register's Tim Anderson published excerpts of an interview with the CentOS project's Brian Exelbierd. Exelbierd is a member of the CentOS board and its official liaison with Red Hat. Exelbierd spoke to Anderson to give an insider's perspective on Red Hat's effective terminatio

VPN abuse needs to be stamped out


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Any technology can be used in ways its creators did not intend.

Ex-Uber team raises $6M seed for geospatial analytics platform Unfolded.ai


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Years ago, Uber had a problem. With millions of users and tens of thousands of drivers scattered across a widening expanse of the globe, the fast-growing mobility startup wanted to display more accurate maps to users about where their ride was coming from and where it was intending to go to reach its destination. The challenge is that geospatial datasets can easily reach into the petabytes, so ho

How to shut off a quasar


49Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / This quasar is over two billion light years away, yet is bright enough to outshine far closer galaxies. (credit: NASA/ESA ) Active galaxies are some of the brightest objects in the Universe. These galaxies send out enormous jets of matter at near light speed, all powered by matter falling into the supermassive black hole at the center. While all galaxies seem to have supermassive black

The latest Apple Watch in navy just dropped way below $400


24Mashable / 10h
Save $53.71: The Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 44mm) is on sale for just over $375 at Walmart as of Jan. 26, a price that matches its lowest price ever on Amazon. 2021 is a dandy of a year to decide to put fitness first. Between finding creative ways to avoid the gym and the overpowering urge to cuddle up and watch Bridgerton , a little extra motivation would be nice. If you buy yourself an Apple Wa

Get some peace and quiet with a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones


24Mashable / 10h
SAVE $71.99: Block out all that annoying background noise with the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones , on sale for $278 as of Jan. 26. If you've been working from home for the past year, you know that noise is basically a given. Whether it's your neighbor mowing the lawn while you're on a zoom call or your kids yelling and screaming when you really need to crunch some numbers, concentrat

Sony Alpha 1 50.1MP full-frame camera makes some huge claims


21SlashGear / 10h
Sony has revealed the latest addition to its camera line-up, but the Sony Alpha 1 is no ordinary shooter. Packing a new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS sensor, combined with a new BIONZ XR imaging processing engine, it doubles the AF and AE processing speeds of the Alpha 9 II, in what Sony is describing its “most technologically advanced, innovative … Continue reading

Sony Alpha 1 camera official – and it's the most powerful mirrorless camera ever


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The new Sony A1 camera has just landed in dramatic fashion –here's why it's the most powerful hybrid shooter we've seen so far.

How to Force Outlook to Spellcheck Emails Before They’re Sent


24How-To Geek / 10h
If perfect spelling is not your area of expertise, professional-looking emails can be something of a minefield. Nobody wants their communications to have spelling errors left in, so let Microsoft Outlook help by automatically spellchecking emails before they’re sent. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

India retains ban on TikTok, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps


100+TechCrunch / 10h
TikTok, UC Browser, UC News, Baidu Map, Xiaomi’s Video and Community and 53 other Chinese apps that India banned in late June won’t be returning to the country anytime soon, the Indian government has decided, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Last week New Delhi told the parent firms of these apps that the responses it had received so far do not adequately address cybersecurity c

Vectorized announces $15.5M investment to build simpler streaming data tool


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Streaming data is not new. Kafka has existed as an open source tool for a decade. Vectorized was founded on the premise that the existing tools were too complex and not designed for today’s streaming requirements. Today the company released its first product, Redpanda , an open source tool designed to make it easier for developers to build streaming data applications. While it was at it, the star

Fast raises $102M as the online checkout wars continue to attract huge investment


100+TechCrunch / 10h
This morning Fast , a startup that provides online checkout and identity products, announced that it has closed a $102 million Series B. The new funding event was led by Stripe, a previous investor in Fast. Stripe, an online payments giant, also led Fast’s Series A last year, a deal worth $20 million . Fast has raised $124 million to date, it said in a release. TechCrunch reached out to Fast for


Biden Orders Government to Make All Federal Vehicles Electric


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20KFuturism / 10h
Electric Fleet U.S. President Joe Biden committed on Monday to replacing the entire federal fleet of vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs, with electric ones manufactured in the United States. It’s a massive undertaking. In 2019, the federal fleet was made up of more than 645,000 vehicles, including 224,000 passenger cars and more than 412,000 trucks, TechCrunch reports — including hundreds

A Telegram bot is flogging the phone numbers of Facebook users


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Database of phone numbers belonging to a reported 533 million Facebook users is being offered around by a Telegram bot.

Tony Hsieh’s Fatal Night: An Argument, Drugs, a Locked Door and Sudden Fire


500+NYT > Technology / 10h
The blaze that killed the former Zappos chief executive may have been caused by “carelessness or even an intentional act,” Connecticut fire and police officials said.

Apple's M1 Mac mini is $50 off at Amazon and B&H


60Engadget / 10h
Apple’s M1-powered Mac mini just became a tad more affordable, at least if you’re willing to make some effort. Amazon is selling the base version of the compact desktop for $649 , or $50 below its usual price, while B&H Photo is offering a matching discount. That isn’t quite as large a bargain as we saw in December and doesn’t apply to the 512GB model, but it’s still a sweet deal if you’re cost-c

Boost your resume with these online courses on sale


29Mashable / 10h
Save 50%: Use discount code NEWYEAR2021 to save 50% on Udacity courses through Jan. 26. After almost a year of adjusting our lives to the coronavirus, it can be hard finding ways to stay entertained or fill our free time. One hobby that hasn't lost its novelty is learning new skills through online courses. There are some different options when choosing an online learning platform , but through 11

Apple celebrates Black History Month with a limited-edition Watch Series 6


83Engadget / 10h
Apple is celebrating Black History Month by amplifying Black creators, artists, developers and businesses across its various services and with an Apple Watch Black Unity Collection. A limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6 features the words "Black Unity" etched onto the back crystal. The company says that members of the Black creative community worked with Apple to create a Watch Sport Band and Wa

Fire That Killed Hsieh May Have Been Carelessness or Intentional, Officials Say


500+NYT > Technology / 10h
A Connecticut fire department released an official report on the November death of Tony Hsieh, the former Zappos chief executive.

Envisioning better health outcomes for all


78MIT Technology Review / 11h
The current covid-19 pandemic has shined the spotlight on longstanding health inequities for people of color. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compared to the general United States population, African Americans are 1.4 times more likely to contract the coronavirus , and 2.8 times more likely to die from covid-19. Similarly, Native Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are ne

A Vine Reunion? Video Apps Clash and Byte Join Forces


500+NYT > Technology / 11h
Now they want to help users make money.

Woman Fakes Attack While Deplaning Southwest Airlines Flight


400+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Here’s an inflight disturbance story that doesn’t involve masks, for once. A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight is getting quite a bit of attention on Reddit over her refusal to get off the plane. Passenger refuses to get off Southwest Airlines flight This incident involves a passenger who refused to get off a Southwest Airlines flight. No, to be clear, she wasn’t being kicked off the plane

This Flight Attendant Fell From 33,000 Feet — and Lived For 44 Years


300+View from the Wing / 11h
When Vesna Vulović has passed away. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know who she was - even though she’s at the heart of one of the strangest or most miraculous stories in the entire history of aviation. Continue reading ...

The Sony Xperia Pro Might Have Just Enough Tricks to Justify its $2,500 Price Tag


100+Gizmodo / 11h
A lot of device makers like to throw the word “Pro” around to attract people looking for more premium devices, but when it comes to the $2,500 Xperia Pro , Sony really means it. Read more...

Apple reveals striking Black Unity Collection limited-edition Apple Watch and band


SlashGear / 11h
Apple has launchd a new limited-edition Black Unity Collection, marking Black History Month 2021 with a special Apple Watch and matching band. The Black Unity Apple Watch Series 6 will come with an exclusive Unity watch face and a Black Unity Sport Band with the colors of the Pan-African flag. It’s arguably the most striking official Apple Watch band we’ve … Continue reading

Make Walking More Bearable With Dolly Parton's Apple Fitness Series


100+Lifehacker / 11h
I hate walking a lot less than running, but little is more exciting than spending an hour outside in the boring blah of suburbia. Give me hills, trails, water—anything but asphalt and walking past six different Starbucks across three blocks. And while Apple can’t make trees and lush landscapes grow out of nothing, the… Read more...

LEGO VIDIYO lets kids make augmented reality music videos starring minifigs


24SlashGear / 11h
LEGO today announced that it’s launching a new product called LEGO VIDIYO with Universal Music Group. This product – which comprises new minifigures, UMG’s music, augmented reality, a mobile app, and new tiles called BeatBits – allows kids to make their own music videos and share them with the (heavily moderated) VIDIYO community. It’s safe to say that VIDIYO is … Continue reading

Sony built a $2,500 smartphone for creators and broadcasters


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300+Engadget / 11h
Shortly after Sony showed off its first 5G phone in early 2020, it teased an even more capable Pro model that the company quickly stopped talking about for the rest of the year. After a long silence, the Xperia Pro has finally resurfaced, along with some crucial details: it's going on sale in the US, and it'll cost an eye-watering $2,500. If that price tag didn't make it immediately obvious, the

Peloton Bike vs Peloton Bike Plus: choose the right smart bike for you


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Head in a spin? Find out all the key differences between Peloton's bikes, and prepare to sweat with the pros.

Jam collaborative software launches Jam Genies to give small startups access to experts


100+TechCrunch / 11h
As the world moves towards remote work, the collaborative tools market continues to expand. Jam , a platform for editing and improving your company’s website, is adding to the trend by introducing a new arm to its product today called Jam Genies. Jam Genies is a network of highly experienced product experts that Jam users can tap for guidance and advice around their specific issue or challenge. C

Talent Hack raises $4.7M for its B2C fitness platform, Spaces


100+TechCrunch / 11h
It’s been a wild 12 months for fitness platforms, as the world’s population has struggled to adapt to workouts outside of the gym. From Lululemon’s massive Mirror acquisition to companies like Apple and Samsung launching their own solutions, exercise technology has thrived amid the pandemic. Talent Hack is one of a large (and growing) number of companies looking to make fitness more accessible in

Sony Xperia Pro is a $2.5k Android phone with a killer 5G use-case


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24SlashGear / 11h
Sony’s Xperia Pro is up for sale, but there’s more than just the $2,499.99 price tag to set this particular Android smartphone apart from the crowd. Previewed back at MWC 2020 last February, the Xperia Pro taps its 5G connection to share content as quickly as possible for serious photo and video creators, as well as functioning as a 4K … Continue reading


Treadly’s next-gen compact treadmill is ideal for small spaces and features app-based social workouts


100+TechCrunch / 11h
As the global pandemic continues, having options for keeping active at home is increasingly top-of-mind. Treadly is a startup focused on building a home treadmill that’s compact and convenient, with smart connected features that boost engagement. The company recently released its second-generation product, and it’s super compact, with hardware improvements that boost the weight limit for users an

The 5 best ever Super Bowl halftime shows


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We're counting down the five best Super Bowl halftime shows in preparation for the big game. From helicopters to purple rain...

Sony's WF-1000XM3 ANC earbuds are 23 percent off right now


74Engadget / 11h
Yesterday, we covered a deal on one of our favorite pairs of wireless headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4, that brought them down to $278. You can still grab that deal today, but if over-ear cans aren’t your style, you can now save a bit on Sony earbuds, too. The excellent Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds are down to $178 at Amazon and Best Buy . While $20 more than the record low, this remains a goo

Reported mask refusal leads to ‘traumatic’ flight, highlights challenge facing airlines


25The Points Guy / 11h
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Newark to Tel Aviv last week reported having to endure the long-haul journey seated next to mask-less passengers, according to a report in The Times of Israel , with flight attendants reportedly unsuccessful in convincing the noncompliant travelers to cover up. Notably, the flight in question appeared to have taken place last Thursday, Jan. 21 — the sam

Digital innovation in the pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries


56MIT Technology Review / 11h
The pharmaceutical and chemicals industries are no strangers to digital technology, with decades of experimentation using data and statistical techniques to improve productivity and innovation. But the results were historically disappointing relative to the promise. Over the past two or three years, the pace of digital transformation is increasing thanks to the improved performance, power, and ad

Microsoft Edge will soon make it easier to switch between profiles


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Microsoft Edge is working on a new feature that will make it easier for users of progressive web apps to switch between multiple profiles.

What to Consider Before Buying Your Kid a Fitness Tracker


39Lifehacker / 11h
The pandemic has forced us all to slow down in a myriad of ways. Our schedules are not as packed as they once were, and our legs have not had to carry us from here to there and back again with the frequency of yore. I personally feel myself sinking into hibernation mode; I am most likely to be found huddled under a… Read more...

United Airlines boosts Denver hub in 4-route Florida expansion


75The Points Guy / 11h
Florida, with its plethora of year-round outdoor activities, has been one of the most popular leisure destinations throughout the pandemic. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that United is doubling down on its Denver hub to the one region that has proven resilient to the pandemic-related decreased flight demand. During the past weekend, the Chicago-based carrier loaded a revised sche

Could One More Ghostbusters Icon Be Joining Afterlife?


100+Gizmodo / 11h
Richard Kelly still wants to get his Rod Serling biopic off the ground— and a sequel to Donnie Darko. Gaten Matarazzo teases big scares for the next season of Stranger Things . Plus, Jeff Nichols talks about his Alien Nation reboot, and what’s to come on Nancy Drew and Charmed . Spoilers, away! Read more...

How to Reorder Watch Faces on Apple Watch


How-To Geek / 11h
The watch face system on Apple Watch is quite intuitive, from adding watch faces to changing them with a swipe gesture. But what if you want to group watch faces together? Here’s how to reorder watch faces on Apple Watch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

AT&T's public safety network knows which floor first responders are on


60Engadget / 11h
AT&T’s FirstNet public safety network just received some upgrades that could make all the difference in certain emergencies. Most notably, the platform now includes vertical GPS support, or Z-Axis in AT&T-speak. It’s now possible to pinpoint the floor a first responder is on — crucial when you want to know if a firefighter has cleared a floor. It should also be easier to communicate in the first

Wink's home automation service has been down for a whole day


74Engadget / 11h
Home automation service Wink has suffered a connectivity issue that has knocked out its equipment for the better part of a day. In a tweet, the company announced that it was investigating an issue “controlling devices connected to Wink,” adding that local control was unaffected. The company also urged users not to unplug their hubs or log out of their accounts while Wink looks to fix the problem.

The best ever Super Bowl commercials: our favorite 5 of all time


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Legendary ads are just around the corner, so we pick our top five Super Bowl commercials. But please...no beef!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first phone to get new, low-power OLED display


100+Mashable / 11h
Read more... More about Samsung , Tech , and Smartphones

PepsiCo and Beyond Meat launch poorly named joint venture for new plant-based food and drinks


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PepsiCo , the planetary purveyor of sugary drinks, greasy chips, and (weirdly) oatmeal, hummus, and gazpacho(?) is partnering with Beyond Meat , the publicly traded plant-based protein provider, on a poorly named joint venture to hawk new plant-based food and beverages to consumers. The PLANeT Partnership (which was clearly branded by the same genius behind the comic sans font), will combine Beyo

Facebook’s secret settlement on Cambridge Analytica gags UK data watchdog


400+TechCrunch / 11h
Remember the app audit Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg promised to carry out a little under three years ago at the height of the Cambridge Analytica scandal? Actually the tech giant is very keen that you don’t. The UK’s information commissioner just told a parliamentary subcommittee on online harms and disinformation that a secret arrangement between her office and Facebook prevents her from pub

Voice recognition features return to TiVo through a partnership with Atlanta-based Pindrop


100+TechCrunch / 11h
TiVo devices are getting new voice recognition capabilities thanks to a partnership with the Atlanta-based startup Pindrop , which is now offering its voice recognition and personalization technologies for consumer devices . The new voice recognition capabilities replace TiVo’s discontinued use of the Alexa voice recognition service, which happened with little fanfare last year . TiVo made a big

Stacker raises $1.7M to help nocoders build apps from spreadsheets


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Stacker , a company that helps non-developers create software from spreadsheets, announced that it has raised $1.7 million in a seed round. Stacker fits inside the growing no-code, and low-code niche that TechCrunch has explored at length over the last year . But its approach to the topic is worth examining, as is its new funding round. According to Stacker CEO Michael Skelly, the idea for his co

Run:AI raises $30M Series B for its AI compute platform


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Run:AI , a Tel Aviv-based company that helps businesses orchestrate and optimize their AI compute infrastructure, today announced that it has raised a $30 million Series B round. The new round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors TLV Partners and S Capital. This brings the company’s total funding to date to $43 million. At the core of Run:AI’s platform is the ab

Bloomreach raises $150M on $900M valuation and acquires Exponea


500+TechCrunch / 11h
Bloomreach , an API company that helps eCommerce customers with search and web site creation, announced a $150 million investment today from Sixth Street Growth. Today’s funding values the company at $900 million. At the same time, the company announced it has acquired Exponea , a startup that gives Bloomreach a marketing automation component it had been missing. The two companies did not reveal


10 VCs say interactivity, regulation and independent creators will reshape digital media in 2021


100+TechCrunch / 11h
The digital media industry will give us plenty to talk about this year. When we last surveyed venture capitalists about their media investments, the big topic was the impact that the pandemic would have on the industry, and on the prospects for new startups. Obviously, the pandemic hasn’t gone away, but when asked to predict the biggest storylines for 2021, VCs pointed to themes as varied as new

Aukey's Wireless Charger Stand Will Power up Your Phone Even Through Chonky Cases


40Gizmodo / 12h
Aukey Wireless Charger Stand | $22 | Amazon | Clip Coupon + KINJACE9 Read more...

Astronomers discover a six-exoplanets system with unique rhythmic movement


SlashGear / 12h
Astronomers have used a combination of telescopes, including the ESO Very Large Telescope, to observe a system that has six exoplanets. What’s interesting about the system is that five of the exoplanets are locked in a rare rhythm around the central star. Astronomers believe the system could provide important clues about how planets, including those in our solar system, form … Continue reading

Firefox 85 now available with a major new privacy feature


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The release of Firefox 85 is significant in light of Google’s recent API restrictions.

The mobile Nvidia RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 are here: what can they do?


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Nvidia has launched its RTX 3000 mobile GPUs, and the naming makes it a bit confusing to figure out what kind of performance you're getting. We put them to the test.

Walmart knocks over $50 off the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6


47Engadget / 12h
While Apple doesn’t have many sales of its own, it’s possible to find things like the Apple Watch for less at other retailers. But when it comes to the Watch in particular, there’s rarely any rhyme or reason to these discounts — one day all models will be on sale, and the next only a few case-and-band combos will be cheaper than others. The latter is the case right now at Walmart, where you can g

Formlabs launches its first SLS 3D printer for in-house prototyping


87Engadget / 12h
Today, Formlabs is introducing a new Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer for prototypers and engineers. The Fuse 1 uses the company’s first Nylon powder to make SLS printing more affordable and accessible for businesses. It’s an industrial printer with a removable build chamber, which can be swapped out when a job is finished, for near-continuous use. In addition, a built-in camera will le

Hitting the road? These are the 2 best cards for fueling up right now


The Points Guy / 12h
If you’re hitting the road this year to get away, don’t forget that you’ll have to fill up the tank. As more people become comfortable with traveling again, road trips have been — and will continue to be — a popular option. But it’s not just road trippers that need a pit stop either. If you have a business that requires a lot of driving, you’ll also likely spend a pretty penny on gas purchases. N

Eat One Half of Your Everything Bagel Over the Other


100+Lifehacker / 12h
There are two types of bagel eaters—those who eat their bagels one half at a time, and those who eat them as a sandwich, even if cream cheese is the only filling. If you are a member of the second group (like my boyfriend), the following tiny-but-smart hack is not for you. But if you are a member of the first group… Read more...

Aukey's Wireless Charger Stand Will Power up Your Phone Even Through Chonky Cases


40Lifehacker / 12h
Aukey Wireless Charger Stand | $22 | Amazon | Clip Coupon + KINJACE9 Read more...

I Fell in Love With the Asus ROG Flow X13, and Then It Broke My Heart


42Gizmodo / 12h
I never heard of a 2-in-1 gaming laptop prior to CES 2021. Did one even exist? Convertible laptops and gaming laptops are two incredibly different things with unique thermal and performance needs—not to mention they are designed for two different consumer bases. But it looks like we’ve finally shrunken GPUs small… Read more...

AMD's Latest Mobile CPU Is Really Freaking Fast


60Gizmodo / 12h
Just when I was starting to eye the new MacBook Pro for its incredibly fast processing speeds, AMD just pulled me back to the Windows side with its Ryzen 9 5980HS. Like its latest desktop processors , AMD took advantage of its Zen 3 architecture and brought the same impressive performance to its newest H-series mobile… Read more...

These are the tech terms to know in 2021


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Read more... More about Wifi , Bluetooth , Playstation 5 , Xbox Series X , and Tech

Tour the World with 12 Months of Virtual Museum Trips


500+How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve ever wanted to visit some of the world’s most famous museums, but never had the chance, now’s your opportunity! Many iconic museums are offering virtual tours and specially curated digital exhibits specifically for guests who can’t get there in person. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Bash Functions and Local Variables


How-To Geek / 12h
This article will demonstrate how local variables functions are used and created in Bash. Creating Bash functions allows you to make your code more structural, and local variables help with security and avoiding coding mistakes. Dive in! Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Install Apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10


How-To Geek / 12h
Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Store, which lets you download free or paid software from the internet. Here’s how to install apps from the Store. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Rise of One of the First Video Game Workers Unions


200+Wired / 12h
What began as a Facebook group, and then a chat on Discord, soon became a massive campaign to remedy grueling working conditions across the industry.

They Claimed the Covid Vaccine Made Them Sick—and Went Viral


200+Wired / 12h
On Facebook, videos of people reporting disturbing side effects from the shots have been viewed by millions. Fact-checking efforts can't keep up.

The Tesla Powerwall will now only cost you R148,550


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Tesla Powerwall is often floated as a solution for load shedding if you can afford it

Citi Premier Card Review With 60K Bonus (2021)


83One Mile at a Time / 12h
Citi Premier® Card 3x points at supermarkets 3x points on air hotel and gas 3x points at restaurants Annual Fee: $95 Apply Now When talking about mid-range credit cards that earn transferrable points, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is probably the first card that comes to mind for many. The card offers a big welcome bonus, bonus points on dining and travel, and valuable travel and purchase pr


OLED vs LED vs LCD: which TV technology should earn a place in your living room?


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Separate the truth from the marketing with our guide to the biggest TV display technologies around.

Xbox Series S restock: Microsoft store has the cheaper Xbox back in stock right now


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Xbox Series S stock is back at the Microsoft store, but as is always the case, you'll need to act fast if you want to secure one.

Sophia the robot will go into mass-production this year


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

This Mansory BSTN GT XI lawnmower pays tribute to Air Jordan


SlashGear / 12h
The year 2020 was a sham, but none is more outrageous than Mansory’s BSTN GT XI lawnmower. Yes, you read it right. Mansory has created a lawnmower commissioned by sportswear store BSTN to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nike’s Air Jordan XI basketball shoe. BSTN also unveiled the exclusive Air Jordan XI Jubilee Sneakers along with this one-off lawnmower. The … Continue reading

Rare deal: save $100 on the iPad Magic Keyboard at Amazon


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iPad deals rarely see discounts on accessories like this - save $100 on the iPad Magic Keyboard at Amazon this week.

Should I Send My Resume as a PDF or Word Document?


200+Lifehacker / 12h
If you haven’t been out testing the waters of the job market for a long time, dusting off your resume may feel like unearthing a relic from centuries past. But once you have it ready, you might be wondering about the best potential format for dispersing it among all the employers who may want to hire you. Read more...

LA-based Sidecar Health’s low-cost, cash-pay health insurance service is now valued at $1 billion


68TechCrunch / 12h
Meet Sidecar Health , the newest member of the tech industry’s billion dollar healthcare startup club. The valuation comes thanks to $125 million in new funding that the company will use to expand its new model for health insurance. Sidecar Health’s insurance plans give consumers the ability to pay directly for care — often at steep discounts to the prices that patients would be charged through t

How to Stream ‘Parks and Recreation’


How-To Geek / 12h
Parks and Recreation is one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms, with its ensemble of entertaining and appealing characters working in the local government of Pawnee, Indiana. Here’s how you can stream all seven seasons of this warm, funny comedy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Work With JSON in PHP


How-To Geek / 12h
JSON is one of the most commonly used data serialization formats. It’s grown from its origins within JavaScript (JSON means JavaScript Object Notation) to become the format of choice for many web APIs and configuration systems. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Worried About Security? Here's How to Pick a Good Android Phone


84How-To Geek / 12h
As we dump more and more private info on our phones, hackers are finding new ways to break in without ever learning your password. That’s why using an up-to-date secure phone is more important today than ever before. But how do you know that an Android phone is secure, and why are some phones more secure than others? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How Apple's Spatial Audio Works—and How It's Different From True Surround Sound


55Gizmodo / 12h
Smartphone audio is getting a little more advanced with two new features: Apple’s Spatial Audio for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, which was pushed out with iOS 14 , and Samsung’s 360 Audio feature, available on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro , which works similarly to Spatial Audio but under a different name. Read more...

Massive Surface Pro 7 sales are cutting prices on a range of bundles this week


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
You'll find a massive range of Surface Pro 7 deals available right now, with excellent bundles and big savings on individual tablets.

Verizon's latest prepaid service offers mmWave 5G for $75 per month


77Engadget / 12h
You can now access Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband service with a prepaid plan. The company has launched Verizon Prepaid Unlimited, a $75 per month option that includes access to its mmWave network. If you need a refresher, Verizon effectively offers two forms of 5G — basic 5G Nationwide, which is only slightly faster than 4G/LTE, and mmWave, which is harder to find but offers dramatically higher spe

Beware fake Covid vaccination invites, NHS warns


8KBBC News - Technology / 12h
The NHS says any invitation which asks for vaccine payment or bank account details is a scam.

Sony says the Vision-S concept car won’t see production


SlashGear / 12h
Sony has been teasing a futuristic autonomous car known as the Vision-S concept car that many hoped signaled some sort of production intent. Sony recently confirmed that it has no plans to mass-produce or sell the Vision-S to consumers. S