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Watch Lady Gaga's perfect inauguration performance of the national anthem


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On Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were historically sworn in as the nation's 46th president and vice president. On the same day, at that very event, Lady Gaga stole the freaking show with her performance of the national anthem. The singer delivered a beautiful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" through an iconic golden microphone. And while Gaga was dressed to the nines in a dram

Alibaba shares jump on Jack Ma’s first appearance in 3 months


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1KTechCrunch / 17h
Alibaba’s billionaire founder resurfaced as he spoke to 100 rural teachers through a video call, three months after his last public appearance in October, sending the e-commerce firm’s shares up more than 8% in Hong Kong. A recording of the call was first posted on a news portal backed by the government of Zhejiang, the eastern province where Alibaba is headquartered, and the video was verified b

Windows 10X: Everything you need to know about the foldable PC OS


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Windows 10’s newest version is designed for the foldable PC experience, and it’s coming soon. Here’s everything you need to know about Windows 10X.


Google Calendar's desktop site can work offline again, in some cases


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If you occasionally need access to your calendar when you’re not connected to the internet, then Google Calendar’s web interface is getting a bit more useful. When Google rolled out a new UI for the app in 2018 , that meant removing the ability to access the data in your browser without an internet connection. Now Google’s Workspace Updates blog notes the feature is coming back, however individua

Try Telstra NBN for less with this rare AU$10p/m discount


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Telstra doesn't discount its NBN plans too often – now's your chance to try it out.

Firefox for Android very few extensions will be easier to install


SlashGear / 23min
Most desktop web browsers have become fully-featured to the point that many extensions have sometimes become pointless or redundant. That’s not the case on mobile where features that are available on desktop versions are often absent or technically impossible to implement. Extensions and add-ons still matter on mobile browsers and Mozilla is making a change that will make it easier … Continue rea

Xperia 10 III renders’ surprise is that it doesn’t have any


SlashGear / 45min
Although there are rumors circulating again that LG might be shuttering its mobile business, others that have been in the red far longer don’t seem to have any qualms just yet. HTC just announced an admittedly decent mid-range Desire 21 Pro 5G earlier this month and now it seems that Sony will soon be following suit. The successor to its … Continue reading

Indian stock exchanges approve $3.4B Reliance and Future deal in setback for Amazon


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Indian stock exchanges approved the $3.4 billion deal between retail giants Reliance Retail and Future Group on late Wednesday in yet another setback for Amazon, which has invested over $6.5 billion in the world’s second largest internet market and sought to block the aforementioned deal. The Bombay Stock Exchange said in a notification that it had spoken with India’s markets regulator, the Secur

Mysterious 'Jetpack Guy' Could Actually Be This Weird Mannequin Drone


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Bizarre, ongoing sightings of what appears to be a man flying a jetpack at high altitudes have understandably baffled the public. The sightings, which started last August, have involved multiple commercial airline pilots and have all taken place at incredibly high elevations— up to 6,000 feet in the air . People… Read more...

Fortnite players have already found a Predator invisibility glitch


SlashGear / 1h
Well, that didn’t take long. The Predator skin finally arrived in Fortnite today, giving players access to a new bounty hunter with an awesome Mythic-tier cloaking device. The only problem? Players have already discovered a glitch that enables the invisibility cloak to stay persistently active during the entire match. As you’d expect, the Predator’s cloaking device is limited — it’ll … Continue r

Here Are New First Class Concepts Cathay Pacific Is Playing With


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Cathay Pacific first revealed their plans for a new first class product to be offered on board Boeing 777-9 aircraft when they're delivered in 2017 . A year later they still didn't know whether they would offer enclosed suites and hadn't settled on a seat supplier. Instead they said they'd look at the current creative offerings of seat suppliers to decide who they wanted to go with, and "co-creat

Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health


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Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

Netflix confirms its shuffle play feature is finally launching this year


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In an earnings interview, Netflix has revealed that its long-awaited shuffle feature will definitely launch in 2021.

Jack Ma Re-Emerges From Wherever He Was for the Last Few Months


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Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder and former chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has re-emerged from wherever he’s been since late October 2020, when he ceased public appearances amid a government crackdown on tech firms. Read more...

Honor V40 could be the first to have Google Play Store again


SlashGear / 1h
For the past year or so, Huawei has gained something like a reverse Midas touch, where every company and subsidiary under its name gets dragged into its US export ban. That included Honor, which has always been promoting itself as an independent but related brand from Huawei and has, to its credit, helped Huawei achieve the sales numbers it has … Continue reading

Genflow nabs $11M investment from BGF


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Genflow , a London an0d LA-based brand building agency that offers an e-commerce and mobile tech platform to let influencers start companies, has raised $11 million in funding. Leading the round is U.K. investor BGF. The injection of capital will be used by Genflow to further scale its offering and for international expansion. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Shan Hanif to help social media influe

Butternut squash noodles, blends and more recalled over risky bacteria


SlashGear / 2h
Lancaster Foods has announced a recall of multiple butternut squash products, including noodles and chunks, over the potential presence of the bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes. This foodborne illness can be particularly risky to young kids, as well elderly and frail people, and anyone suffering from a weakened immune system. The company says as part of its voluntary recall that its recalled … Cont

How To Ensure Your Old Hitman Data Follows You To Hitman 3


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Hitman 3 , out today for pretty much all of the platforms, sees Agent 47 continue his spree of heinous crimes, including murder and travel journalism. Like the previous entry in IO Interactive’s sumptuous Savile Row simulator, you can import levels and character progression from prior games. It’s only a matter of… Read more...

Coinmining attacks saw a huge rise in 2020


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Avira Protection Labs observed a 53 percent increase in coinminer malware in the fourth quarter of last year.

PS5 restock coming to GameStop on Thursday – here's how to get it


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GameStop is getting more PS5 consoles in stock, along with restocks of Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch systems, on Thursday sometime during the day.

Common Back Pain Treatment Doesn't Actually Work, Study Finds


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A common treatment for chronic back pain may not provide much soothing after all. A new review released Wednesday suggests that antidepressants on average provide little to no back pain relief, though they could have a modest benefit for osteoarthritis and sciatica. Read more...

Porsche unveils new electric Taycan under $100,000


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Make way for the Porsche Taycan , the latest version of the German automaker's first electric sports car. Announced this week, the "standard" Taycan comes with the simple name "Taycan" as opposed to the 4S or the Turbo S. It will come out later this year in the U.S. as the most basic option of the electric Taycan lineup. It will also be the cheapest mode, starting at $79,900. That's finally close

8 ways to use the 85,000-point Amex Business Platinum welcome offer


The Points Guy / 3h
If you’re going to apply for a new card, you might as well do so when the welcome offer is exceptional. This is especially true if you’re considering an American Express card , since Amex has a one-bonus-per-lifetime rule for its welcome offers. Luckily, if your business is looking for a premium travel rewards card , The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is currently offering an incre

Unlock Your Personal Health Secrets With a Health Intelligence Test From Viome


Futurism / 3h
Every year around this time people resolve to grab the proverbial bull by the horns when it comes to their health , only to realize a month or so later that they don’t actually know how to do it. Simply eating a bunch of “clean” foods you read about on some health blog is not going to get you where you want to go. What you really need for your health and wellness journey is professional guidance

Shadow in the Cloud Is...Something


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For a movie about a woman fighting a giant creature on an airplane during World War II, Shadow in the Cloud is surprisingly complex. It’s basically two movies ; one is a claustrophobic, paranoid thriller with a character in a single location under intense distress, the second a swashbuckling adventure film that gives… Read more...

Antifa.com now redirects to the White House’s website. This doesn’t mean anything.


Mashable / 3h
Hours after Joe Biden’s inauguration, conservative personalities are rehashing an old disinformation campaign surrounding the antifa.com website. If you go to antifa.com right now, you’ll find that the URL now takes you to the White House’s official .gov website. Does this mean that the Biden administration owns the domain name “antifa.com?” Or is an official antifa entity showcasing their suppor

New metamaterial merges magnetic memory and physical changes


32Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge For applications like robotics, there's usually a clear division of labor between the processors that control the robot's body and the actuators that actually control the physical changes of that body. But a new paper being released today blurs the lines between the two, using a magnetic switch in a way that both stores a bit representing the hardware's state and alters the physical confo

Sling TV is the first streaming service to offer NHL Center Ice


SlashGear / 3h
NHL Center Ice, the sports package for out-of-market satellite and cable subscribers, is now available to those who prefer to stream their entertainment. Sling TV has announced that has integrated NHL Center Ice with its platform, making it the first streaming service to offer the hockey portal. The addition comes shortly after the start of the 2021 NHL season, giving … Continue reading

Exclusive: 80K Points With Brex Business Cash Account


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The Brex Card for Startups has been around for a while now. Its offer was unique: a corporate credit card, but tailored to newly launched startups and tech companies, without requiring a personal guarantee. Bottom line up front? You can get up to 110,000 bonus points as a welcome bonus for opening a no-fee business cash management account . Here’s how. What is Brex? Brex is a startup for startups

TikTok's new Q&A feature makes it easier for creators to respond to fans


54Engadget / 3h
TikTok has started a new feature that makes it easier for some of its most popular creators to host Q&A sessions with their fans. The feature was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, who shared images of it to their Twitter account. New! TikTok’s got a Q&A feature! Creators can add Q&A button to profile allowing followers to leave questions which they can answer via video replie

The Essential Sneakerhead Starter Pack, According To DroppTV’s Gurps Singh Rai


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Is It Safe to Buy and Sell on Gift Card Exchanges?


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After the holidays, store gift cards can sit in your wallet, unbothered for months—indeed, at any given time, between 10-19% of gift card balances remain unredeemed, and six percent of gift cards are never even used, according to The Hustle . Fortunately, you can sell these cards for actual cash on reseller sites. But… Read more...

American’s New Protein Box In First Class


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Last week American Airlines shared with its pilots that they're testing what they call 'tapas' in domestic first class . This test of new meals is happening on about 40 flights a day departing from Charlotte. It becan January 13 and runs through March 9, 2021. And, a spokesperson for American shares with me that there are two versions of this new meal, a "fresh new protein box and vegetarian box

Airport Jetpack Sighting May Have Actually Been Person-Shaped Drone


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Unidentified Flying Object In September, several pilots in the airspace near Los Angeles International Airport spotted something odd : what appeared to be “a guy in a jetpack,” as one bewildered pilot told LA’s tower, flying around 3,000 feet. Several months later, and after investigation by local law enforcement, the FAA and the FBI, it’s still unclear what the airline pilots saw. Even a Decembe

Blastoise just beat Charizard as the most valuable Pokemon Card ever made


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We’ve seen an 1st Edition Gem Mint Charizard Pokemon Card sell for over two hundred thousand dollars. That’s a card that was sold to the public, available in packs of cards you could purchase at your local sports card and Magic: The Gathering card game shop. It wasn’t easy to get, but it was realistically attainable (if you had the … Continue reading

Adthena snaps up Kantar paid search business


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Adthena is bolstering its AI-powered search intelligence product suite by acquiring Kantar's paid search business.

What's an 'Uncertified' Android Device?


24Lifehacker / 4h
Google will start disabling Google Messages from working on “uncertified” Android devices starting March 31 . This change shouldn’t affect most of you, but it does beg the question: What exactly is an “uncertified” Android device, and how do you make sure you’re not using one? Read more...

Watch Reruns of ‘90s Cartoons While You Work


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All those ‘90s babies grew up with the best childhood cartoons—shows so beloved they continue to remake them to this day. Recently we’ve seen reboots of Duck Tales , Animaniacs, and Ren and Stimpy, not to mention the many iterations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . But nothing really beats the originals. In 2021,… Read more...

Curtsy, a clothing resale app aimed at Gen Z women, raises $11 million Series A


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Curtsy , a clothing resale app and competitor to recently IPO’d Poshmark, announced today it has raised $11 million in Series A funding for its startup focused on the Gen Z market. The app, which evolved out of an earlier effort for renting dresses , now allows women to list their clothes, shoes and accessories for resale, while also reducing many of the frictions involved with the typical resale

Predator arrives in Fortnite – How to unlock this secret skin


SlashGear / 4h
After weeks of teases, the Predator has arrived in Fortnite. Oftentimes, crossover skins like this need to be purchased from the shop, but that isn’t the case with Predator. Instead, players who have the battle pass for Chapter 2, Season 5 can unlock the skin by completing a series of challenges. These challenges have been slowly unlocking over the past … Continue reading

White House Website Finally Supports Dark Mode


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Like many Americans, I’m processing some unfamiliar emotions today, but I believe that I’m genuinely thrilled about the new White House website. The site allows visitors to toggle font sizes. It includes an Easter Egg in the HTML with a job posting for coders. And, perhaps most thrillingly, it supports dark mode. Read more...

Say goodbye to language barriers with these translating earbuds – Future Blink


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The WT2 Edge , supposedly the world's first bi-directional translation earbuds, can translate 40 languages and 93 accents in real-time. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Earbuds , Translation , Translating , and Translation Device

Professional Gamer Retires After Career-Ending Injury to Thumb


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Career-Ending Injury No matter where you stand on the “can video games be sports?” debate, it can’t be denied that professional gaming has become a competitive commercial space , with many of the same things that make other sports so captivating like charismatic pros, major sponsorship deals, and massive events. But now, a more unfortunate overlap between Esports and conventional athletics is eme

Feline obsession with catnip and silvervine may help keep bugs away


SlashGear / 4h
It’s no secret that (most) cats are obsessed with catnip and a somewhat lesser-known plant called silvervine. The plant materials often provoke a euphoric response in cats, resulting in behaviors like playfulness, meowing, and rolling out. That latter activity — rolling on the silvervine and catnip — may have a secondary, and quite useful, benefit for cats. Catnip refers to … Continue reading

Social media giants grilled on hate content


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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok asked about their role in the recent violent events in Washington.

African edtech startup uLesson lands a $7.5 million Series A


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ULesson , an edtech startup based in Nigeria that sells digital curriculum to students through SD cards, has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Owl Ventures, which closed over half a billion in new fund money just months ago. Other participants include LocalGlobe and existing investors, including TLcom Capital and Founder Collective. The financing comes a little over a y

The 10 Best Deals of January 20, 2021


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Building a Working Full-Size Pinball Machine Out of K'Nex Might Be the Best Pandemic Project Yet


49Gizmodo / 4h
K’Nex has been around for less than 30 years but has already become the building toy of choice for elaborate creations that are impossible to build with Lego. Tyler Bower just demonstrated the potential with a 7.5-foot-tall functional pinball machine that even keeps score . Read more...

Engineer Who Compared Tesla Model 3 Quality To 'A Kia In The '90s' Buys Another Model 3. Here's What He Found


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Sandy Munro, the manufacturing expert who once said an early Tesla Model 3 had fit and finish issues similar to “a Kia in the ’90s” now has a new Model 3. Munro just gave his company’s new car a once-over, and while he didn’t liken it it to a Korean economy car from three decades ago, he wasn’t thrilled with the flaws… Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of January 20, 2021


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The Best Reasons to Work Out at Home, According to Our Readers


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Working out at home has been a big change for many of us. Even if you’ve had a home gym for years, pandemic fitness is just different. Not long ago we asked readers, what have you actually liked about working out at home? The answers were thoughtful and, honestly, inspirational. So here’s a tour of some of the best… Read more...

Intel Core i5 Rocket Lake-S CPU fails to match AMD in leaked benchmarks


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But the Intel Core i5-11400 shows decent gains over its Core i5-10400 predecessor

New White House website includes a hidden recruitment message for coders


400+Engadget / 5h
With Joe Biden now the 46th president of the United States, the official White House website has gone live with an eye-catching new design. It’s fully responsive and even comes with a snazzy dark mode to match. And like all good websites, it also comes with a fun Easter egg. woahhh DARK MODE pic.twitter.com/NegMJ8b0n2 — Mike Murphy (@mcwm) January 20, 2021 Dig into the HTML code and you’ll find a

Google is investigating an AI researcher over the handling of sensitive data


77Engadget / 5h
Google is investigating an artificial intelligence researcher after it detected that "an account had exfiltrated thousands of files” and shared them externally. Margaret Mitchell, a co-lead of the Ethical AI unit, has been locked out of Google's corporate systems over the matter. She's not fired **yet**. But apparently they've told her she will be locked out for at least a few days. https://t.co/

Why Signal is the messaging app everyone is talking about


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If you've looked at what Elon Musk has been tweeting lately , you've probably heard of Signal, the communication app known for end-to-end encryption. Here's what you need to know. You can read the full story here . Read more... More about Mashable Video , Encryption , Signal , Whatsapp , and Telegram

VW Golf production ends for US – Here’s what comes next


SlashGear / 5h
Volkswagen is ending production of the US-spec Golf, calling time on its iconic hatchback, though it won’t be the last of the nameplate in America. Perennially popular, the Golf has seen almost 2.5 million sales in the US since VW first launched it in the market back in 1974. Now, though, VW’s focus is changing, and electrification is arguably the … Continue reading

PC fan port of early Sonic games lets you zoom the camera way, way out


65Ars Technica / 5h
The intertwining paths of Chemical Plant Zone are a thing of beauty at this scale. [credit: Sega ] A group of coders has decompiled the source code for Sonic the Hedgehog and its 1992 sequel from their well-regarded 2013 smartphone ports . That means these heavily enhanced versions of the early '90s Genesis games—developed by Christian Whitehead using the same revamped Retro/Star Engine that powe

Bernie “once again asking” meme Burton jacket and mittens win Biden inauguration


SlashGear / 5h
A variety of fashion statements were on display at the Biden Harris 2021 Presidential Inauguration, but none were so perfectly meme-ready as Bernie Sanders. While Lady Gaga delivered a Hunger Games look that, TBH, was relatively understated and on-point for the occasion, Bernie delivered with a jacket and mittens of note. Both are perfectly functional and comfy pieces of clothing … Continue readi

How to Turn a Spare Room Into a Home Theater


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Gone are the days of seeing a movie just to feel the leather seats, smell the popcorn, and be with others in the movie theater. Indoor movie theaters are high-risk locations during the ongoing pandemic, so while we wait for mass vaccinations and fewer lockdowns, making your own home theater can be a clever… Read more...

What Does Mars Sound Like? The Perseverance Rover Is Going to Find Out


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Nothing on the hills seems to be alive, so the rocky terrain of Mars will be filled with the sounds of solitude when the NASA’s Perseverance rover lands in Jezero Crater next month. One of the rover’s many tasks will be listening to the Martian environment with microphones—the first effort at acoustic data collection… Read more...

SpaceX will turn two oil rigs into floating rocket launch pads


SlashGear / 5h
Private space company SpaceX has purchased two deepwater oil rigs that will eventually be used as floating launch pads for its future endeavors. The purchases were made last year, according to a new report, and both are located near SpaceX’s Starship facility in Texas. The rigs have been named Phobos and Deimos, the names of two Martian moons. The revelation … Continue reading

Security firm Malwarebytes was infected by same hackers who hit SolarWinds


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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Security firm Malwarebytes said it was breached by the same nation-state-sponsored hackers who compromised a dozen or more US government agencies and private companies. The attackers are best known for first hacking into Austin, Texas-based SolarWinds, compromising its software-distribution system and using it to infect the networks of customers who used SolarWinds

Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With 60% Bonus


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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to buy miles from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells miles, and what a good deal redemptions can be. Keep in mind that Alaska Airlines is joining the oneworld alliance in March 2021 — while I can’t guarantee it will improve the value proposition of Mileage Plan, it does mean the airline will have lots more redempt

Amazon offers Biden resources for COVID-19 vaccine rollout


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Following Joseph Biden’s swearing in as the 46th president of the United States, Amazon is offering help in the administration’s stated goals for rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter provided to TechCrunch, Worldwide Consumer CEO Dave Clark congratulates Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, while promising, “to assist you in reaching your goal of vaccinating 100 million Americans in t

Why winter, yes winter, fires are burning in California


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The Expanse Just Pushed Everyone to the Limit and Things Are About to Explode


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After last week’s Expanse gave extra space to one of this season’s most devastating farewells, episode eight finds time to see what all the other characters are up to on Earth, Luna, and various points around the Belt. As you might guess, nobody in “Hard Vacuum” is having an easy time of it. Read more...

Volvo Penta has a new system that will make docking boats way, way easier – Future Blink


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Volvo Penta launched the first-ever fully assisted docking system, which will give the boat's captain more control of the docking process. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Volvo , Boats , Boating , and Tech

Apple M1 vs. Intel: Should You Trade in Your Old MacBook for a Slick New Processor?


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How The ‘No Fly List’ Actually Works


View from the Wing / 6h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Lufthansa prepares to operate its longest flight ever


29The Points Guy / 6h
With hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, Germany’s flagship carrier, Lufthansa , is well positioned to serve much of the world without a stop. Flights to parts of Asia and Africa come in at less than 5,000 miles each way, for example, and even the West Coast of the U.S. requires less than 6,000 miles of flying. It’s especially rare to see Lufthansa operating flights much longer than 7,000 miles, aside

Apple M1 vs. Intel: Should You Trade in Your Old MacBook for a Slick New Processor?


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TikTok’s new Q&A feature lets creators respond to fan questions using text or video


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TikTok is testing a new video Q&A feature that allows creators to more directly respond to their audience’s questions with either text or video answers, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature works across both video and livestreams (TikTok LIVE), but is currently only available to select creators who have opted into the test, we understand. Q&As have become a top way creators engage fan

Apple Watch deal: the all-new Apple Watch 6 gets a $60 price cut at Amazon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A fantastic Apple Watch deal at Amazon, you can get the all-new Apple Watch 6 on sale for $339.

Watch out, you may have swiped right on a scammer


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Interpol is warning its member countries of an ongoing global scam targeting dating app users.

Remote workers are greener, but their tech still has a real carbon cost


80TechCrunch / 6h
The massive shift to remote work due to COVID-19 has resulted in a huge reduction in emissions from vehicles and other sources, but it comes with costs of its own. A new study puts tentative carbon costs on the connectivity and data infrastructure that make working from home possible — and gives you an excuse to leave the camera off. The researchers, from Perdue, Yale and MIT, attempted to analyz

Streamline Your YouTube Subscriptions Using Folders


42Lifehacker / 6h
If, like me, you follow dozens of YouTube channels across a range of topics, you might find you occasionally miss an upload (or a few) as you’re bombarded with new videos each day. Luckily, there are some great third-party tools you can use to help you organize your subscriptions. Read more...

August's WiFi smart lock hits all-time low of $183 at Amazon


50Engadget / 6h
August’s 4th-generation WiFi smart lock is one of its best yet, and now you can get it at a more affordable price. Amazon has discounted the silver model to $183.49, down from its usual $250 price. The black version is also on sale, but is only $14.67 off. We’ve seen the August lock drop as low as $199 in the past, but more frequently it’s been discounted to $210, making this one of the best oppo

How to watch The Bay season 2 online: stream free in the UK or from anywhere


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Here's how to watch The Bay season 2 online free in the UK and stream the show wherever you are, as DS Armstrong returns to our screens.

Valve and five major PC publishers get huge fine for game blocking


SlashGear / 6h
Valve and five major PC publishers – ZeniMax, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Focus Home Interactive, and Koch Media – have found themselves on the wrong side of European antitrust regulators, it seems. Today, the European Commission announced that it is penalizing all six companies with a collective €7.8 million fine (around US $9.5 million) for making bilateral agreements that geo-blocked certain … Conti

Digital marketing in 2021: What to look out for


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The trends that will have the greatest impact on digital marketing this year.

Miami-based Ironhack raises $20 million for its coding bootcamps as demand for coders continues


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Ironhack , a company offering programming bootcamps across Europe and North and South America, has raised $20 million in its latest round of funding. The Miami-based company (with locations in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Paris and São Paulo) said it will use the money to build out more virtual offerings to complement the company’s campuses. Over the next five

We need to discuss JLo sneaking 'Let's Get Loud' into Biden's inauguration


500+Mashable / 6h
Inauguration Day was obviously huge for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but were you aware that Jennifer Lopez made history at the ceremony, too? How? Well, folks. She got loud. And not just loud in volume, she got loud like it was 1999. While performing a mashup of "This Land Is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful," JLo decided to sneak in a snippet of her 1999 hit, "Let's Get Loud" from her debu

The new White House website includes a hidden message


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Come for a long-overdue acknowledgment of the ongoing "climate emergency," stay for the job offer. A visit to the fresh official White House website under the Biden administration includes expected calls to "get involved" and staff bios. But that's just on the surface. One level below, buried in the site's HTML source code, lies a hidden message: come work for the U.S. Digital Service . " ," read

Cats Love Catnip Because It Protects Them From Mosquitoes, New Research Suggests


300+Gizmodo / 6h
When exposed to catnip or silver vine, cats engage in some fairly predictable behaviors, such as licking and chewing the leaves, rubbing their heads and faces against the plants, and rolling on the ground. Cats get a real kick out of these plants, but surprising new research points to a more practical purpose than… Read more...

Porsche quietly tweaked its Taycan EV’s biggest problem for 2021


24SlashGear / 6h
Porsche has quietly increased its range estimates for the 2021 Taycan, addressing arguably the biggest criticism of the Tesla-rivaling electric vehicle as it launches its most affordable version yet. The new 2021 Taycan RWD brings ownership of the EV Porsche sedan down to around $80k before incentives, but there are also changes for the rest of the line-up that the … Continue reading

President Biden’s team hid a secret message in Whitehouse.gov


42SlashGear / 6h
In what’s likely a sign of things to come in a much more internet-capable Presidential Administration with Joe Biden, the first update to Whitehouse.gov today included a secret message. The message appeared in the basic HTML of the website, delivering an Easter Egg to coders reading the source. The message read as follows: “If you’re reading this, we need your … Continue reading

Hello, Extra Crunch community!


81TechCrunch / 7h
First and foremost, thank you for subscribing to Extra Crunch. I hope you feel like you’ve been getting value from the content our writers and guest contributors are creating, the events we’re producing and the podcasts we’re … podding. You truly are a member of our team. It’s time to kick it up a notch I began my career as an avid TechCrunch reader and remained one even when I joined as a writer

Expert: We Could Vaccinate Everyone on Earth and Not Eliminate the Coronavirus


3KFuturism / 7h
Even after vaccinating everyone on Earth against the coronavirus, COVID-19 could continue to spread. That’s because scientists aren’t yet sure whether the vaccines currently being deployed actually stop disease transmission or if they merely prevent symptomatic disease, Trinity College Dublin immunologist and biochemist Kingston Mills told New Scientist . That means there’s a chance the vaccine d

PS5: Restock of new PlayStations causes chaos online


100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
Experts say automated bots are buying up the stock for resale.

Men Don’t Need ‘Masculine’ Beauty Products


100+Lifehacker / 7h
There is a certain gendered order to the marketing world: Products aimed at women must be purchased and used by women; products that cater to male needs must be purchased and used by men. The result is a siloed notion of what qualifies as a socially acceptable beauty product. But that’s a bunch of bullshit. Read more...

How to Decide Which Cardio Machine to Buy


37Lifehacker / 7h
So you’ve decided to get a dedicated cardio machine for your home gym. Congrats! But should it be a treadmill, an elliptical, a bike, or a rower? There are pros and cons to each. Read more...

White House, dark mode: Biden admin refreshes presidency’s website, vows accessibility


100+TechCrunch / 7h
WhiteHouse.gov , the official website for all presidential actions and efforts, is among the first things to be changed up under the freshly inaugurated President Biden. A fashionable dark mode appeared, as well as a large text toggle for straining eyes, and the webmaster has committed to making the whole site conform to the latest accessibility guidelines. The look isn’t so very different from t

Scientists Want Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos Dead


100+Gizmodo / 7h
I’ve got my eyes on the biggest news of the day. That’s right: the fate of Pablo Escobar’s hippos. Read more...

Everything coming to Hulu in February 2021


42Mashable / 7h
Read more... More about Entertainment , Hulu , Entertainment , Movies Tv Shows , and Streaming Services

Nvidia Shield Update Brings Support for PS5 and New Xbox Controllers


25Gizmodo / 7h
Put those next-generation controllers to good use on your streaming device. Read more...

SpaceX Bought Two Huge Oil Rigs to Use as Floating Launchpads


500+Futurism / 7h
Deimos and Phobos Public records dug up by reporters for NASASpaceflight show that SpaceX bought two deepwater oil rigs last summer in order to convert them into floating launchpads. The Elon Musk-led space company renamed the prospective launchpads to Deimos and Phobos, a nod to Mars’ two moons. If everything goes according to plan, the launchpads will be used to send the company’s massive Stars

You Should Air Fry Wet Tortellini


200+Lifehacker / 8h
The air fryer is the perfect appliance for the discerning stoner. It’s speedy, with a super quick pre-heat time, and every single frozen treat I’ve put into it comes out crispier than its microwaved—or even baked!—counterparts. Pizza rolls, french fries, frozen egg rolls: All come out of the air fryer golden, hot, and… Read more...

If You're Still Trying to Make Dalgona Coffee This Cuisinart Hand Blender Can Help


20Lifehacker / 8h
Cuisinart Tasty 2-Speed Hand Blender | $29 | MorningSave Read more...

Logitech CEO says there's still room for WFH to grow


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Employees returning to the office could help boost Logitech's sales further after last year's work from home boom

Try These Fixes for the macOS 'Permanent Screensaver' Bug


56Gizmodo / 8h
A weird bug is affecting some owners of Apples’ M1 line of Macs (laptops and desktops) that triggers the macOS screensaver to run at random times. That doesn’t sound so bad at first—who doesn’t love Flurry?—except for the even quirkier issue that once it’s turned on, an affected Mac’s screensaver can’t be turned off. Read more...

Watch poet Amanda Gorman's powerful reading at Joe Biden's inauguration


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1KMashable / 8h
Joe Biden's inauguration was a deeply poetic moment for America, thanks in part to a powerful reading by Amanda Gorman, the first-ever U.S. youth poet laureate. To close out Biden's inaugural ceremony, Gorman — a 22-year-old poet and Los Angeles native — read an original piece titled, "The Hill We Climb." Famous poets including Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Alexander, and Richard Blanco h

LG says it might quit the smartphone market


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300+Ars Technica / 8h
The LG Velvet is LG's closest thing to a normal flagship right now. With only a non-flagship Snapdragon 765G SoC, the company has opted out of the flagship market. [credit: LG ] As usual, things are not looking good for LG's phone division. As reported by The Korea Herald, LG Electronics CEO Kwon Bong-Seok sent out a staff-wide memo that the company was considering making major changes to its sma

On ISS, Americans Give Food to Russians After Delayed Shipment


1KFuturism / 8h
Stone Soup Russian cosmonauts at the International Space Station found themselves in a pickle after a launch carrying their next food shipment was delayed by two months. Thankfully, it seems that the NASA crewmembers stationed there had enough to go around, so the two countries are now sharing rations, according to the Russian state-operated news outlet RT . The move illustrates, if nothing else,

Monzo founder Tom Blomfield is departing the challenger bank and says he’s ‘struggled’ during the pandemic


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Monzo founder Tom Blomfield is departing the U.K. challenger bank entirely at the end of the month, staff were informed earlier today. Blomfield held the role of CEO until May last year when he assumed the newly created title of president and resigned from the Monzo board. However, having been given the time and space to consider his long-term future at the bank he helped create six years ago, an

What's New on Hulu in February 2021


100+Lifehacker / 8h
This month, the slate of new content dropping on Hulu offers a study in contrasts. On one hand, we have Nomadland (Feb. 19), a quiet story about American aimlessness, and one of the most acclaimed films of the past year. On the other, we have Sonic the Hedgehog (Feb. 18), the tale of a hedgehog who can run very fast,… Read more...

Fujifilm X-E4 and GFX100S get likely launch dates thanks to official event


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Fujifilm X-E4 and GFX100S have both been given likely launch dates, thanks to the announcement of an official X Summit event.

This Elder Scrolls Ritual of Mara ring is a wedding band only a gamer could love


SlashGear / 8h
Someone has probably uttered the words “the couple that games together stays together” at some point in the past, and now Bethesda is giving you a chance to put truth to those words. New in the Bethesda merchandise shop today is a listing for a Ritual of Mara wedding band, which – judging by its price – is aimed at … Continue reading

Chase Sapphire Preferred Review With 60K Bonus (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 2x points on dining 2x points on travel primary CDW rental car coverage Annual Fee: $95 Apply Now The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has historically been one of the most well-rounded travel rewards cards. Chase has done a great job adapting this card to the new normal, by introducing perks that reflect the times. If you don’t yet have the Chase Sapphire Preferred b

Responsible travel in 2021: 7 important steps to help keep yourself and others safe


The Points Guy / 8h
I haven’t been to a grocery store or restaurant since March of 2020. I’ve avoided public spaces where it’s not possible to social distance and only took one close-to-home road trip last year. That’s my comfort level for avoiding the novel coronavirus. But many other Americans have made different choices that are within their comfort zones. Despite the ongoing pandemic and the slow rollout of COVI

New Gene Therapy Reverses Aging in Mice


1KFuturism / 8h
A team of Chinese scientists have developed a gene therapy that they say reverses some aspects of aging — and extend lifespans — in mice, Reuters reports . While plenty more research still needs to be done, the research sheds light on the underlying processes involved in aging, and reveals a twinkle of hope for a therapy that turns back the biological clock for human patients. The team’s therapy,

Leaked Star Wars set in question: Tatooine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor?


SlashGear / 8h
There’s a bit of a fan battle going on right now in the leaked photo universe for Star Wars. Several sources captured photos of a relatively large set constructed in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with a look that COULD be Tatooine in origin. It’s that sort of sand, tan color, it’s relatively short, and it looks like a little village. It … Continue reading

Still working from home? Don't forget to install antivirus software on your laptop.


36Mashable / 8h
SAVE UP TO 73%: Select Norton antivirus software plans are on sale on Amazon as of Jan. 20: OUR TOP PICK: Norton 360 Deluxe 2021 (3 devices) — save $55 BEST BUDGET PICK: Norton AntiVirus Plus 2021 (1 device) — save $35 BEST FOR BUSINESS: Norton 360 Platinum 2021 (20 devices) — save $80 As we've all adapted to a new work-from-home world, so have cyberthreats. New types of attacks and exploits targ

8th generation iPad returns to $299 record low price at Amazon


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Amazon's latest iPad deals are returning the 8th generation tablet to its lowest price ever right now.

MediaTek’s new high-end Android 5G chipsets aim to squeeze out Snapdragon


SlashGear / 8h
MediaTek has revealed two new chipsets for 2021 Android smartphones, with the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 5G aiming to take on the high-end and challenge Qualcomm’s Snapdragon dominance there. The two new 6nm chipsets each promise 5G support as well as a considerable uptick in multimedia capabilities, including support for up to 200-megapixel cameras. The Dimensity 1200 5G is … Continue rea

This Could Be the End for LG Phones


51Gizmodo / 8h
After years of repeated rumors and rumblings, the future of LG’s smartphone division has come under speculation again as LG CEO Kwon Bong-Seok reportedly sent a message to staff on Wednesday suggesting that there could be major changes coming soon. Read more...

Polyend Tracker review: A powerful but confounding groovebox


100+Engadget / 8h
I’ve been sitting on this review for a long time. That’s partially because the Polyend Tracker wasn’t ready for the masses until recently. But also, frankly, I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it. Honestly, I struggled with the Tracker: On paper it’s an almost intimidatingly powerful and versatile piece of music making gear. Its combination of sampling, slicing, sequencing and synthesis has f

How to Use 'Sound Bites' for a More Effective Job Interview


34Lifehacker / 8h
You can’t plan out every last line of dialogue in a job interview—nor should you—but you can plan a few things you want to get across. One good way to do that is to create a list of “sound bites”—that is, a few memorized phrases or sentences that you want to get across during your interview. Read more...

CBS All Access is dead, long live Paramount+: “New” streaming service launches March 4


100+Ars Technica / 9h
Star Trek: Picard Enlarge / Star Trek: Picard will be offered on the new/old streaming service. (credit: ViacomCBS ) It's time for yet another streaming service—sort of. ViacomCBS has announced that Paramount+ will launch on March 4, but it's more of an evolution than a wholly new service, as it replaces and expands upon the company's previous service, CBS All Access. The move to replace CBS All

Stolen Credit Card Marketplace Shuts Down Permanently


25View from the Wing / 9h
Since 2014 this site has sold ‘fresh stolen credit card data’ with ‘a promise of card validity’ and earned an estimated billion dollars. However the FBI and Interpol closed in this year, taking over blockchain domains they had been using as proxy servers for their Tor service. And they had seen a drop in activity when their administrator came down with Covid-19 and reported being hospitalized. Mo

Bernie Sanders sitting alone at the inauguration is painfully relatable


1KMashable / 9h
Inauguration Day 2021, a day many have been looking forward to for four years, is finally here. As we're still in the midst of a pandemic, attendees are adhering to mask and social distancing protocols — including Sen. Bernie Sanders in what's quickly becoming an inaugural meme. Out on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of friends pic.twitter.com/Qu7UpVTKgQ — Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff

Fitbit Inspire vs Fitbit Inspire HR vs Fitbit Inspire 2


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're looking for a cheap fitness tracker, these three are likely to be on the shortlist – but which should you pick?

Meth-Related Deaths in America Are Skyrocketing


100+Gizmodo / 9h
Drug overdose deaths caused by methamphetamine use in the U.S. have increased sharply over the past decade, according to a new government report released Wednesday. Since 2011, the report found, annual rates of methamphetamine overdose deaths have risen across every demographic group in America and are especially high… Read more...

Moog app brings the classic Model 15 modular synth to the Mac


100+Engadget / 9h
You won’t have to fire up a mobile device (or spend a fortune on the real thing ) to use Moog’s Model 15 for music creation. The company has updated its Model 15 app to introduce support for Mac users running Big Sur , bringing the modular synthesizer to much larger screens. You’ll still have control over filter, oscillators and other features, including the abundance of patch cords. However, the

7 Activities to Do With Your Kids When Wintertime Sucks


25Lifehacker / 9h
With the festive parts of winter securely behind us, but a whole lot of non-festive winter still ahead, you may be wondering how the hell you’re going to pass the days with your kids over the coming months. For those of us in cold areas, we’ve still got the rest of January, all of February, followed by February #2… Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Aukey Webcam, PlayStation Plus, Baby Yoda Towel/Loofah Set, Razer Accessories, Eastbay Athleisure Sale, Dog Chew Toys, and More


76Gizmodo / 9h
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Android 11 release date with OxygenOS 11 open beta


SlashGear / 9h
OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro just got the authorization from OnePlus for OxygenOS 11 open beta 1 based on Android 11. This might very well be the biggest update the smartphone family get in the few years most users will be handling the hardware. With this system upgrade, users will gain access to “fresh new UI visual designs”, ambient … Continue reading

Sony WH-1000XM4 deals can save you £40 on the world's best headphones


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphone deals are offering some particularly compelling prices this week.

Wednesday's Best Deals: Aukey Webcam, PlayStation Plus, Baby Yoda Towel/Loofah Set, Razer Accessories, Eastbay Athleisure Sale, Dog Chew Toys, and More


76Lifehacker / 9h
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

How to See Which iPhone Apps Are Listening to Your Microphone


48How-To Geek / 9h
Are you worried that your iPhone apps are listening using your device’s built-in microphone? If so, it’s easy to know for sure—and to revoke microphone access if necessary—by checking a list in Settings. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

'Minecraft Dungeons' and 'Minecraft: Java Edition' Now Share a Unified Launcher


200+How-To Geek / 9h
In an effort to organize its mess of Minecraft-branded games, Mojang is consolidating Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft: Java Edition under a unified launcher. The original Dungeons launcher no longer works, and to play the game, fans need to log in to Minecraft.net and download the Unified Launcher. You could also fire up a copy of Java Edition, which will download the Unified Launcher automatica

Check Out This Origami Samurai Folded From a Single Piece of Paper


500+How-To Geek / 9h
Remember when you learned how to make an origami goose? It probably looked terrible but gave the impression that you could make something passably pretty if you spent enough hours perfecting the art. Apparently, Finnish artist Juho Könkkölä put in the effort because he folded an epic looking samurai from a single sheet of paper. And it “only” took him 50 hours to complete. Read This Article on Re

Scientists Fire Volcanic Rocks at Rooftops to Prove Volcanoes Are Dangerous


100+Futurism / 9h
Bombs Away! A team of scientists in New Zealand are taking a very hands-on approach to volcano safety: blasting rooftops with volcanic rocks to see which are left standing. Thankfully, their fiery target practice doesn’t involve anyone’s actual home, but rather the University of Canterbury team is firing volcanic ballistics at mock roofing, according to a university press release . The goal is to

Airbnb has been quietly using social media to root out and ban extremists


500+Engadget / 9h
Airbnb has canceled all bookings in Washington DC this week in an attempt to prevent people from traveling there for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in the wake of the January 6th US Capitol riot. The company is also said it is attempting to ban anyone who took part in the insurrection, as well as those with links to known hate groups. It seems Airbnb has actually been working for years

Opera now has a game engine to go with its gamer-focused browser


100+Engadget / 9h
It’s not often that a browser company acquires a game development platform. But that’s exactly what Opera has done with YoYo Games , a British team best known for GameMaker Studio 2 . The latter is a hugely popular platform for novice game developers with little programming experience. It works well with 2D projects and has an approachable drag-and-drop interface, along with its own scripting lan

Get up to $30 off on these iconic Nintendo Switch games


28Mashable / 9h
Here are the top Mario games for Nintendo Switch on sale as of Jan. 20: BEST FOR MULTIPLE PLAYERS: Super Mario Party for Nintendo Switch — Save $20 BEST BUNDLE DEAL: Super Mario Party Bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch — Save $30 BEST FOR 1-2 PLAYERS: Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch — Save $20 It's about that time when everyone is looking for new hobbies. We've all run ou

I Miss the Game Boy Camera, My First Digital Camera


44Gizmodo / 9h
Unless you grew up in a time after cameraphones arrived, there’s a very good chance your first digital camera was a weird Game Boy accessory. The Game Boy Camera was definitely my first digital snapper, and while its technical capabilities were extremely limited, it still managed to excel at other things, like making… Read more...

The Samsung Galaxy S21 launch proved phone pre-orders can be a great deal


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Whether you're in the US or the UK, pre-ordering the S21 is actually an excellent option

A Playlist for Saying Goodbye


200+Lifehacker / 10h
There’s a reason they sell pre-printed greeting cards. When it comes to expressing real, heartfelt emotion, some of us aren’t so great with the putting things into words. Better to let the poets at Hallmark express our sentiments with more alacrity than we could ever manage. And the same goes for music: There’s a pop… Read more...

How to Bulk Up a Pathetic, Watery Soup


46Lifehacker / 10h
Soup can be a meal, provided it has enough stuff in it, but sometimes the reality inside the can does not match what’s advertised on the outside. This is more easily prevented with homemade soups, but sometimes you don’t add enough stuff initially, or someone eats all the good stuff, leaving you with mostly broth. But… Read more...

I desperately needed a night away: Here’s how this awesome Amex perk helped


46The Points Guy / 10h
I was in desperate need of a break. As much as I love my wife and daughter, I’d been locked away with them in a New York City apartment for nearly a year. Sure, we’d taken a handful of driving trips and rented a few vacation homes together during the coronavirus pandemic, but we hadn’t had a night apart. And even an extreme extrovert like me needs space to refocus and recharge — especially when y

Google Messages gives uncertified Android phones an ultimatum


SlashGear / 10h
If you’ve got an uncertified Android device in your pocket that’s running Google Messages, then you should know that your days with the app are numbered. Google has started alerting users that Messages will stop working on uncertified devices in March, leaving those using such a device to look elsewhere for a messaging service. While few Android users likely use … Continue reading

How to watch Fox News live stream: get the latest 2021 breaking news online anywhere


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Get your Fox News fix the easy way with the help of our guide - here's how to watch a Fox News live stream online, whenever and wherever you want it.

EE is best performing UK 5G operator once again


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Testers say 5G is looking good but 4G performance is a better reflection... for now.

This $130 portable home gym simulates multiple workout machines


Mashable / 10h
Save up to 27%: The BodyBoss 2.0 full portable home gym is on sale for $129.99 in almost every color, saving you nearly $50 as of Jan. 20. Perfecting the at-home gym has been an ongoing project for many of us since the pandemic began. Some local gyms are still closed, others are open with restrictions — but working out in a mask near other sweaty people in masks isn't everyone's ideal zen atmosph

Your Guide to 2021's Biggest TV, Part 2


61Gizmodo / 10h
Early on into our prep for all the television our readers might like to watch in 2021, we realized there was a lot. Like, a lot a lot. That’s not even accounting for the fact that io9 typically only covers sci-fi , fantasy, and horror creations. So we broke up our recommendations into three parts; yesterday was focused… Read more...

Enterprise mobility management: Back to basics


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
EMM provides organisations with complete visibility into a company’s mobile fleet.

Nintendo Switch deals: these Switch Lite bundles come with some incredible games


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Nintendo Switch deals are slashing prices on a range of Switch Lite bundles this week.

Valve is fined $2 million for geo-blocking game sales on Steam in EU


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With five game publishers also hit by fines, the total penalties amounted to the best part of $10 million.

Start 2021 off right with a great gaming laptop — get a Dell G7 for $400 off


33Mashable / 10h
SAVE $400: The Dell G7 4K gaming laptop is a great way to experience PC gaming without the bulk of a desktop — it's $400 off at Best Buy as of Jan. 20. 2021 is shaping up to be yet another great year for video games, with true next-gen titles finally starting to trickle out and usher us into the next chapter of gaming. Before they all start coming out, you're going to want to prepare by getting t

Fortnite update released: Predator, Jungle Hunter, one big alien skull!


SlashGear / 10h
The latest Fortnite update is ready to roll, including a new boss character, a new mythic item, new Jungle Hunter Quests, and IO Guards removed from the Arena. Overnight an issue appeared with searching for specific players through friends lists – if you’re still experiencing that, make sure you’re not “mass accepting” any friend requests in the interim. UPDATE: Fornite’s … Continue reading

NASA set fire to its ISS spacecraft – all for Artemis astronaut safety


SlashGear / 10h
NASA intentionally lit a fire in one of its spacecraft, turning the Cygnus that had just delivered supplies to the International Space Station into a laboratory to see how future disasters might impact crewed missions to the Moon and, later on, Mars. While space itself lacks the oxygen for fire to be an issue, crewed spacecraft like those NASA intends … Continue reading

Facebook improves AI photo descriptions for the visually impaired


94Engadget / 10h
Facebook has long been using AI to describe photos for the visually impaired, but it’s stepping up its efforts in 2021. The social media giant has detailed a new version of automatic alternative text (AAT) that promises much more information. Instead of relying on heavily supervised AI learning, Facebook is now using weak supervision based on “billions” of Instagram photos and hashtags. The metho

NVIDIA Shield TV now supports PS5 and Xbox Series X/S controllers


98Engadget / 10h
NVIDIA’s Shield TV , the company’s powerful set-top box, can now pair with the Xbox Series X and S gamepads, as well as the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller. The long awaited feature arrives as part of the Shield 8.2.2 software update , which also includes support for Control 4 home automation systems, as well as Discovery+ and Noggin’s streaming apps. Connecting the controllers works as you’

InSight’s heat probe has failed on Mars. Is the mission a failure?


100+MIT Technology Review / 10h
For two years now, NASA’s InSight probe has sat on the surface of Mars, attempting to dig 5 meters (16 feet) deep in order to install the lander’s heat probe. The instrument was going to effectively take the planet’s temperature and tell scientists more about the internal thermal activity and geology of Mars. InSight never even got close to realizing that goal. On January 14, NASA announced that

Fintech startups and unicorns had a stellar Q4 2020


200+TechCrunch / 10h
The fourth quarter of 2020 was as busy as you imagined, with super-late-stage startups reaching new valuation thresholds at a record pace, and total venture capital funding in the United States recording its second-best result of all time. That’s according to data released recently by CB Insights, which complements our look back at 2020’s venture capital year in America from yesterday. At the tim

Get an Extra Year of Repairs for Your Older MacBook's Display


42Lifehacker / 10h
Apple is extending free repair eligibility for several older MacBook models facing known screen issues. Read more...

Man Faced 10 Year Sentence for Wielding Elon Musk Flamethrower


1KFuturism / 10h
Flame War It likely wasn’t the intention of Boring Company CEO Elon Musk to get anyone thrown in jail abroad. Yet in June 2018, Musk chose to sell 20,000 flamethrowers with the tongue-in-cheek name “Not a Flamethrower” under the tunnel-digging brand. The not-flamethrowers were a huge success, selling out almost immediately. But some chose to take their new glorified propane-burning barbeque start

Lufthansa’s Awesome Falkland Islands Charter Flight


500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Lufthansa will be operating its longest-ever flight with passengers on February 1, 2021, and it couldn’t be a cooler route. Lufthansa’s charter flight to the Falkland Islands In early February, Lufthansa will be operating what’s easily one of the most fun charter flights I’ve ever heard of: On February 1, 2021, LH2574 will operate from Hamburg, Germany, to Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands; the ~8

How to Use Microsoft’s “Money in Excel” to Manage Your Finances


41How-To Geek / 10h
By connecting your bank, loan, and credit card accounts, you can budget your money easily using Money in Excel. If you’ve already set up Money in Excel but haven’t spent much time with it yet, here’s how you can make the most of it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

7 Ways to Cook Bacon (And When to Use Each)


28How-To Geek / 10h
There are a variety of ways to make bacon and what’s important to you—speed of cooking, the volume of bacon prepared, or just crispy fatty goodness in every bite—should dictate how you prepare it. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Distract Yourself From the State of the World With $420 off a 4K HDR Ultra-Short-Throw Laser Projector [Exclusive]


Gizmodo / 10h
Vava 4K UHD Laser Projector | $2,380 | Amazon | Promo Code 15KINJA1320 Read more...

New Marvel movie leak reveals the Eternals in-costume


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Get a closer look at Marvel's new superhero team in their costumes, based on some leaked merchandise.

Scientists Have Finally Made Quieter Velcro


500+Gizmodo / 10h
Velcro is great when you need to open stuff fast or with ease, but Velcro is not so great when you’re trying to discreetly open your shoulder bag to grab your headphones. Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have come up with a new design for Velcro , inspired by mushrooms, that doesn’t shred… Read more...

Attention plant lovers: Succulents are 20% off at Plants.com


Mashable / 10h
Save 20%: As of Jan. 20, save 20% on succulents from Plants.com with the promo code SUCCULENT20 . In case you didn't know, Jan. 10 was houseplant appreciation day, and Plants.com is extending the celebration throughout the entire month. This is a holiday we can definitely get behind. To help you appreciate your houseplants, Plants.com is running a deal where you can save 20% on its succulent coll

Netflix Shuffle Play release date revealed for public rollout


SlashGear / 10h
This week Netflix confirmed that the long-awaited “Shuffle Play” feature will be released to the public in the first half of the year 2021. This Shuffle Play feature will be helpful for those users that enjoy playing a single TV show (generally a comedy) for comfort viewing. It’s also likely GOING to be great for those users that’ll want to … Continue reading

Gotten The Vaccine? One Country Reduces Its Requirements For You To Visit. Others Should Follow.


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The Seychelles is dropping its 10 day quarantine requirement for people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. As bad as the next couple of months are going to be there’s a strong likelihood we’re approaching the end of the pandemic, but most governments will be slow to react to improving conditions. Travel restrictions will likely persist longer than necessary. Continue reading ...

Porsche adds a cheaper, lighter Taycan to its electric lineup


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As we expected, Porsche has introduced a single-motor, rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan electric vehicle to its lineup. [credit: Porsche ] On Tuesday, Porsche filled out its Taycan electric vehicle lineup with a cheaper, lighter variant. It's just called the Porsche Taycan—no S, no Turbo , not even any numbers—and it differentiates itself from the other Taycans by virtue of having just a si

Act fast - Nvidia RTX 3090 is back in stock at Scan


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Nvidia RTX 3090 Founder's Edition is in stock at Scan, but it could sell out again fast.

Here’s what’s next for Among Us


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Despite launching in 2018, Among Us wound up being one of the biggest games of last year after it got some attention from big streamers on Twitch. With gamers all over the world stuck in quarantine, the game became a big hit, and now fans and developer Innersloth are looking to the future of the game. In a new blog … Continue reading

Video Shows Agonized Man Crawling Out of Hospital


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Newly-released of Toronto’s Humber River Hospital shows a disturbing scene in which a man named David Pontone crawls out the exit on all fours after being denied care for excruciating leg pain. Pontone went to the emergency room for his leg pain on April 18, 2018. As soon as he disclosed that he had bipolar affective disorder, he says that the medical staff immediately stopped taking him or his s

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid Vacuums and Mops, But Leaves Little Treats for Your Feet to Find


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The Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid vacuum/mop is, prima facie, a clear upgrade over the Roomba 650 that raptly held my attention when I bought it five years ago. But while the Eufy might do a lot more for a great price, you don’t really want a vacuum that just does more. You want one that also does it all really well.… Read more...

PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers now work with Nvidia Shield TV


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Nvidia's Shield TV streaming player now supports the next-gen controllers for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Google Chrome update wants to make sure your passwords are more secure than ever


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Update can spot weak passwords on Google Chrome and allow users to create and store something that’s stronger.

OneWeb secures funding to launch internet satellites into orbit


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The persistence of memory in B cells: Hints of stability in COVID immunity


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Enlarge / The immune response involves a lot of moving parts. (credit: BSIP/Getty Images ) There's still a lot of uncertainty about how exactly the immune system responds to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But what's become clear is that re-infections are still very rare, despite an ever-growing population of people who were exposed in the early days of the pandemic. This suggests that, at least for most p

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA electric crossover strikes a price and range balance


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Mercedes-Benz has revealed its newest all-electric model, with the 2022 EQA electric crossover a sibling of the GLA compact SUV. Blending the styling of the GLA with the automaker’s existing EQC electric SUV, the 2022 EQA will be the most affordable of Mercedes’ EQ family of EVs, with pricing in Europe expected to kick off at around 47,540 euro ($55,300) … Continue reading

MIT develops method for lab-grown plants that eventually lead to alternatives to forestry and farming


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Researchers at MIT have developed a new method for growing plant tissues in a lab — sort of like how companies and researchers are approaching lab-grown meat. The process would be able to produce wood and fibre in a lab environment, and researchers have already demonstrated how it works in concept by growing simple structures using cells harvested from zinnia leaves. This work is still in its ver

LG thinks about shutting down its smartphone business


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After six years of losses, LG might finally call it quits. On Wednesday, LG CEO Kwon Bong-seok sent a message to company staff saying LG's smartphone division has to change, The Korea Herald reported. And according to an unnamed LG official, this could mean withdrawal from the smartphone business, as well as selling or downsizing the company's mobile division. “Since the competition in the global

Pikachu Makes Everything Better, Even Casio Watches


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Casio’s line of Baby-G watches are great. Know how to make the timepieces even better? Add Pikachu, that’s how. Read more...

Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Review (2021)


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The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card 12x Points at Hilton Properties 6x Points at U.S. Gas Stations No Foreign Transaction Fees Annual Fee: $95 | See Rates & Fees | Terms Apply. Apply Now Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, given the perks that they can offer, including elite status and free nights . While I’ve historically been primarily loyal to

Samsung Galaxy S21 series available for preorder on Telkom


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The new Samsung S21 range of smartphones is available to preorder for new and existing Telkom Mobile or Telkom Business customers.

WhatsApp exodus was largest digital migration in history says Telegram boss


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WhatsApp's controversial new privacy policy prompted the exodus of thousands of users

How to home-school without a laptop or broadband


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What help is there if you're trying to home-school your children without devices or data?

Signal and other video chat apps found to have some major security flaws


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Vulnerabilities found in Signal, Facebook Messenger, and other messaging apps allowed attackers to listen in on users without their permission.

EU fines Valve and major game publishers for geo-blocking titles


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Nearly two years after filing charges , the European Union is demanding remedies from Valve and other publishers for geo-blocking games . The European Commission has fined Valve, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Focus Home, Koch Media and Bethesda owner ZeniMax a total of €7.8 million (over $9.4 million) for restricting access to some Steam games between EU countries. The move violated competition law barri

Could a Batman: The Animated Series Continuation Be in the Works at Warner Bros?


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Another Guardian of the Galaxy is confirmed for Thor: Love and Thunder . She-Hulk ’s cast expands. There’s good news for more Snowpiercer . Plus, what’s to come on The Expanse , and get a new look at Netflix’s Winx Club reboot. Spoilers now! Read more...

A cruise industry insider’s tips to get the most out of a cruise


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One of the most popular cruise directors of the past decade, Matt Mitcham, is offering his insights to cruise fans in a series of pieces for The Points Guy. Presented in a question-and-answer-type format, the pieces originally appeared in The Points Guy’s cruise newsletter ( sign up here ). Mitcham retired from Carnival Cruise Line in August. Today’s question for Matt: Give us a few more top tips

How to Change Watch Faces on Apple Watch


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One watch face is never enough. You might want to customize your Apple Watch with multiple watch faces depending on the time of the day and activity. Here’s how you can quickly change watch faces on Apple Watch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Try These Fixes for the macOS 'Permanent Screensaver' Bug


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A weird bug is affecting some owners of Apples’ M1 line of Macs (laptops and desktops) that triggers the macOS screensaver to run at random times. That doesn’t sound so bad at first—who doesn’t love Flurry?—except for the even quirkier issue that once it’s turned on, an affected Mac’s screensaver can’t be turned off. Read more...

Is your Apple Watch waterproof? Everything you need to know


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Before you take your Apple Watch into the shower, pool or sea, make sure you know how water resistant it is.

PUBG Mobile Season 17 release date, royale pass, 1.2 update and what we know


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The battle to be the last man standing continues as PUBG Mobile Season 17 kicks off. Here’s everything you need to know.

MSI might release an Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti just for crypto mining


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Graphics card maker MSI might be preparing to release a special edition RTX 3060 Ti designed specifically for crypto mining.

The Best Coding Toys for Kids of All Ages


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It’s never too early to start building your child’s critical thinking skills and preparing them for the various scenarios they’ll encounter in life. With these fun coding toys, you can introduce preschoolers and tweens alike to logic and coding through games and toys that are so clever, they won’t even realize they’re learning at the same time. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Get Creative with 12 Months of Writing Prompts and Projects


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If you’ve been wanting to expand your writing skills and experience, this is a great year to do it. Spend some of your free time creating stories, poetry, and more, one month at a time. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

LG confirms it may abandon smartphones


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LG may exit the smartphone business, abandoning its fledgling rollable smartphone roadmap and recent oddball form-factors amid rising competition in the mobile space. Though still one of the better-known names in the cellphone space, the past few years have been a struggle for LG nonetheless, with the company racking up around $4.5 billion in losses for the division over the … Continue reading

Cannabis marketing startup Fyllo acquires DataOwl


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Fyllo has acquired DataOwl , a company offering marketing and loyalty tools for cannabis retailers. Fyllo said it already works with 320 cannabis retailers across 25 states (plus Puerto Rico and Jamaica). According to Chief Marketing Officer Conrad Lisco, this acquisition allows the company to offer the industry’s “first end-to-end marketing solution,” combining consumer data, digital advertising

SpaceX delivers 60 more Starlink satellites in first launch of 2021, and sets new Falcon 9 rocket reusability record


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SpaceX has launched its seventeenth batch of Starlink satellites during its first mission of 2021, using a Falcon 9 rocket that was flying for the eighth time, and that landed again, recording a record for its reusability program. This puts the total Starlink constellation size at almost 1,000, as the company has expanded its beta access program for the service to the U.K. and Canada, with a firs

There used to be aliens in our galaxy, but they killed themselves off


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Thumb injury forces top gamer to retire at 25


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Call of Duty gamer Thomas 'ZooMaa' Paparatto says he's stepping back from professional gaming.

This simple Gmail tweak will means you'll never miss a Chat message again


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Google will now allow users of the Gmail web client to resize the Google Chat and Rooms side widgets for enhanced customization.

Queer indie games deserve more recognition


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Opinion: Mainstream games are rewarded for doing the bare minimum when it comes to queer representation, when smaller indie games have been doing far more.

Amazon knocks $80 off Apple's MacBook Pro M1


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If you’ve been itching to upgrade your MacBook but want something a bit more powerful than even the latest MacBook Air M1, you’re in luck. Amazon has a deal on the MacBook Pro M1 with 256GB of storage right now, knocking $80 off the original price and bringing it down to $1,219. While the lowest we’ve seen it was $100 off right before Christmas, this remains a good deal if you don’t want to wait

How to See the Most Recent Updates Windows 10 Installed


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Microsoft frequently updates Windows 10, but it’s not always clear when each update was installed. Luckily, there are two easy ways to see a list of the most recently installed updates. Here’s how to check. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Should You Try These Retro Soda Pop Concoctions?


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I am, unfortunately, one of those perverts who drinks whole milk. I love it, especially when consumed alongside a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, banana, or any kind of chocolate-based dessert. But I’ve also been known to drink a cold glass of milk all by itself as a midnight snack because, again, I am a real weirdo. Read more...

WIRED’s Picks for the 10 Books You Have to Read This Winter


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It’s cold and you’re probably still quarantined. Time to get reading. Start with these tales of reimagined histories and cloned partners.

New Verizon Visa® credit card will give you rewards on your Samsung S21 and beyond


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2% earnings on Verizon purchases among rewards on offer now with this credit card offer direct from the carrier.

Home Office Help: Using Sonos to Get motivated, stay focused and be productive


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From flow-inducing soundtracks to inspiriting podcasts, here’s how to get to work when you’re at home with Sonos.

Have Video Games Gotten Too Ambitious?


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The last console generation was marked by a push for ever “bigger” games. Bigger worlds, more complex systems, bigger multiplayer arenas, and of course, better and better graphics. But recent events have shown that there’s a point of diminishing returns when you widen the scope of development. Have we passed that point already? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Conduct Code Reviews with GitLab's Merge Requests


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GitLab’s Merge Requests are your chance to review code before it enters your project’s main branch. A Merge Request (MR) is a wrapper around a git merge operation that’s accessible within the GitLab web UI. Once you’ve reviewed your code, you can initiate the merge with a single click. Adopting an MR-driven workflow helps you guarantee code quality by creating an expectation that all commits are

New smart aerogel extracts water from air without needing power


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Researchers from the National University of Singapore have created a new substance able to extract water from air without needing external power. The substance is a smart aerogel that could be used to create drinkable water for people living in environments where it’s difficult to find clean water for drinking. Aerogel is a solid material that is exceptionally lightweight. When … Continue reading

How to Take Your Messages With You When Leaving Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp


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The latest WhatsApp privacy kerfuffle once again has us wondering whether it’s a good idea to be giving so much of our data to a company with Facebook’s track record . Read more...

Save $90 on the ‘Incredible’ Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Portable Projector


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Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Portable Projector | $460 | Amazon Read more...

Top DNS service may be suffering from some serious security flaws


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Cybersecurity firm has disclosed seven vulnerabilities affecting a popular DNS forwarding program used by a range of vendors.

Motorola Edge S release date, price, news, rumors, and if it's the Edge 2


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The Motorola Edge S is coming very soon - so is this the Edge 2, or something completely different? Let's explore.

Save $257.99 on a cheap gaming laptop deal in Dell's latest sale


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Dell's latest gaming laptop deals are offering a huge $257.99 price cut on a brand new Dell G5 15 machine this week.

How to watch Biden’s inaugural 'Parade Across America'


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Instead of a traditional march through Washington DC, today’s presidential inauguration will include a virtual one. Dubbed the “ Parade Across America ,” the event will feature performances from the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, Nile Rodgers and the New Radicals, as well as ones from local groups in all 56 states and territories. You can catch the entire event through the Presidential Inaugural

IAG Slashes Air Europa Purchase Price In Half, Will Pay In Six Years


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Several weeks ago it was rumored that IAG had renegotiated its purchase of Air Europa, and that’s now official. IAG is getting 50% off plus 0% APR for 72 months, which isn’t half bad. IAG moves forward with Air Europa acquisition, at a discount In November 2019 it was announced that International Airlines Group (IAG) would acquire Air Europa in a €1 billion deal. IAG is the parent company of Brit

Chevrolet teams up with Walt Disney World to unveil 2021 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV


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Chevrolet is teaming up with Walt Disney World to unveil the American carmaker’s newest all-electric vehicles this Valentine’s day: The next-gen Bolt EV and all-new Bolt EUV. Since last week, Chevy’s been busy releasing teaser images of its newest electric vehicles, particularly the Bolt EUV at CES 2021. While the Bolt EV remains a compact hatchback, the Bolt EUV is … Continue reading

European mobile giants team up for OpenRAN push


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Group hopes collective involvement will drive ecosystem forward.

South Korea's biggest web company acquires Wattpad for $600 million


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Webtoon and Wattpad may soon be inextricably linked. Naver , the South Korean internet giant behind the Webtoon digital comics platform, will acquire Wattpad for a deal worth US$600 million in cash and stocks. The two websites will have a “connected ecosystem” after the acquisition is complete. Neither side has revealed what that means exactly, but The Hollywood Reporter says they’ll share a plat

Microsoft says it now has over 200 million education users, unveils new hardware to help schools


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More than 200 million teachers, students, and faculty leaders are using now Microsoft Education products.

Valve and five PC games publishers fined $9.4M for illegal geo-blocking


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A lengthy antitrust investigation into PC games geo-blocking in the European Union by distribution platform Valve and five games publishers has led to fines totalling €7.8 million (~$9.4 million) after the Commission confirmed today that the bloc’s rules had been breached. The geo-blocking practices investigated since before 2017 concerned around 100 PC video games of different genres, including