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Trading platforms outage hits Robinhood, TD-Ameritrade & more amid Gamestop volatility


200+SlashGear / 9h
Major trading platforms like Robinhood, TD-Ameritrade, E-Trade and more are seeing intermittent outages this morning, with users unable to log into their accounts as the stock market undergoes its weirdest week in a long time. The downtime – which also reportedly affects Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, and more – comes as Gamestop stock ($GME) surges for bizarre reasons, and AMC … Continue

Boeing 737 MAX Cleared By European Regulators


3KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
It’s official — the Boeing 737 MAX can once again return to the European skies. The 737 MAX was first grounded globally in March 2019, following two fatal crashes. Since then, Boeing has been making fixes to get the plane certified again. We recently saw the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “unground” the 737 MAX , and today European regulators have done the same. EASA signs off on Boeing

Disney+ restricts kids from watching content with racist stereotypes


1KEngadget / 5h
Last fall, Disney added content warnings on Disney+ to flag some of the racist content it had produced in the past. Now the company is taking an additional step to provide children the proper context when seeing those titles. In a move spotted by Polygon , Kids profiles can no longer find and play content that features an advisory on racism. Some of the more notable titles affected by the change


Ghana Threatens To Effectively Ban British Airways Because They Don’t Like London Gatwick Airport


View from the Wing / 10min
Ghana’s aviation ministry is continuing the long tradition of African governments complaining about British Airways. This time they’re unhappy that BA plans to operate its Accra flight to London’s Gatwick airport instead of Heathrow. And they are threatening 'reciprocal action' against the airline in response. Continue reading ...

Our stay-at-home lives have been very good to Apple’s bottom line


Mashable / 10min
This past holiday season, a lot of people were buying up AirPods, Apple Watches, and HomePod mini devices, Apple just revealed. And all we can say is: Duh! During Wednesday's earnings call for the first fiscal quarter of 2021, Apple revealed it saw an increase in sales for its wearables, home, and accessories category (by 30 percent, to be exact) since the same time last year. Apple's CEO Tim Coo

Tesla's Model S and X revamp says RIP to the traditional steering wheel


Mashable / 10min
This isn't a yoke. On Wednesday, Tesla rolled out the new interior look for its refreshed Model S and X electric cars. Both feature a new steering wheel design and touchscreen layout. Tesla is calling the new wheel a "stalkless steering yoke," meaning there's no stalk to press for the turn signal or to change drive modes. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on his company's earnings call Wednesday that the

What tech can the US president use?


24BBC News - Technology / 19min
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge.

Tesla is willing to license Autopilot and has already had “preliminary discussions” about it with other automakers


40TechCrunch / 27min
Tesla is open to licensing its software, including its Autopilot highly-automated driving technology, and the neural network training it has built to improve its autonomous driving technology. Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed those considerations on the company’s Q4 earnings call on Wednesday, adding that the company has in fact already “had some preliminary discussions about licensing Autopilot to o

Apple reports double-digit sales booms for every product category in Q1 2021


Ars Technica / 33min
Enlarge / Apple's global headquarters in Cupertino, California. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The last 24 hours have overflowed with stock market news, from the normal to the nutty , but based on Apple's performance in recent quarters, the earnings the Cupertino company reported today for its first quarter of 2021 were very much on the normal side. And by that, we mean big numbers

Tesla's 'transformative' fourth quarter tops a full year of positive revenue


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35Engadget / 36min
It’s 2021 and nearly 7 percent of the US workforce is currently idle on account of the pandemic but heck if Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t still making money hand over fist. He’s surpassed Jeff Bezos as the richest person on the planet over the past year, all while his company has delivered a record number of electric vehicles to Tesla customers worldwide. The company reportedly handed off 499,550 veh

Nvidia shows off the first A100 GPU systems built to handle AI workloads


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
New accelerated servers from Nvidia's OEM partners can tackle the toughest tasks in machine learning and data analytics.

Finding the Perfect Landing Spot for NASA’s Moon Mission Will Be Tricky


Gizmodo / 43min
For the pending Artemis missions to the Moon, NASA has already selected the southern polar region as the destination for its astronauts, but an exact landing spot has yet to be determined. Given the needs of the Artemis program, this won’t be easy. Read more...

WallStreetBets goes dark


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100+TechCrunch / 45min
After a wild day for public markets driven by Reddit traders commandeering stocks and combatting hedge fund short sellers, the community at r/wallstreetbets no longer has a home on Discord and its Reddit community has been locked down as an invite-only subreddit for the time being. Discord announced this afternoon that they had banned the WallStreetBets Discord server following hate speech violat

Disney+ Kids profiles no longer present old movies with racist content


SlashGear / 54min
It’s no secret that a number of older movies, including some major Disney classics, contain offensive scenes, often ones depicting racist stereotypes. Disney+ is one of the platforms that include content advisories with this content, but now it has quietly taken things a step farther by removing the titles from Kids profiles. First things first: Disney did not remove these … Continue reading

Discord Bans r/WallStreetBets For Hate Speech Violations


300+Gizmodo / 55min
After kicking off a historic rally around GameStop stock that has incited the ire of hedge fund tycoons and the SEC, the r/WallStreetBets channel was banned from Discord on Wednesday over apparent hate speech violations. Read more...

Apple Had a Better Holiday Than Literally Anyone Else


28Gizmodo / 1h
We’re well into the second decade of iPhone sales, and with the covid-19 pandemic devastating economies worldwide, some wondered: Would 2020 be the year that Apple’s runaway revenue train finally slowed down? The answer is decidedly: lol no. Read more...

What the Hell Is a Throw Blanket?


Lifehacker / 1h
Top Product: Sherpa Weighted Throw Blanket | $65 | Amazon Read more...

Ask Mechanic Shop Femme: How Can I Make My Older Car Smarter?


20Lifehacker / 1h
Top Product: The Driver’s Smartphone To Large Screen Display | $250 | Hammacher Schlemmer Read more...

Mark Zuckerberg wants to reduce political content in News Feed


400+Engadget / 1h
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is thinking about new ways to make political content less visible on its platform, and that the company may make changes to users’ News Feeds to make that happen. The comments came during Facebook’s quarterly earnings call , which Zuckerberg kicked off by discussing his priorities for 2021. “People don’t want politics and fighting to take over their experience,” Zuck

Tesla’s power businesses are beginning to take off


68TechCrunch / 1h
Tesla just released its latest earnings report, and the results indicate that Elon Musk’s bets on energy storage and solar are beginning to pay off. The storage business was the star of the company’s power plays in the fourth quarter, with quarterly year-on-year growth approaching 200%. As the company said in its presentation to shareholders, “[energy] deployments grew substantially from 2019 to

Daily Crunch: GameStop becomes a meme stock


84TechCrunch / 1h
Reddit users have some fun with the stock market, Facebook predicts advertising challenges and ByteDance is cutting jobs in India. This is your Daily Crunch for January 27, 2021. The big story: GameStop becomes a meme stock GameStop’s stock continued to climb today, along with Blockbuster and AMC — all stocks shorted by institutional investors. These gains were apparently driven by users in the r

Sling TV price hike adds another $5 per month for new customers


47Engadget / 1h
Starting today, new Sling TV customers will pay $35 per month for the company’s Blue and Orange subscriptions, or $50 if they bundle the two plans together. Either way, that’s a $5 hike above the price increase the company announced in late 2019. Sling TV is increasing the price of its add-on packages as well. New customers will pay $11 per month for the Sports Extra bundle, and $6 every month fo

U.S. Navy Documents Discuss Creating a 'Spacetime Modification Weapon'


45Gizmodo / 1h
The U.S. Department of Defense spent close to half a million dollars—at least $466,810—on fringe science research, in the hopes of someday creating an aircraft that bends the laws of physics. That news comes via a new report from the War Zone , which recently acquired DoD documents via a public records request as part… Read more...


Fortnite FNCS Season 5 will come with some broadcast changes


SlashGear / 1h
Just ahead of its Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) for Chapter 2 – Season 5 comes an update from Epic on how you’ll be able to watch the game and some changes it will introduce with regards to its broadcast of the events. ‘This season we are altering our broadcast to focus on the pivotal stages of competition,’ Epic says, also … Continue reading

ProtonMail, Threema, Tresorit and Tutanota warn EU lawmakers over ‘anti-encryption’ push


68TechCrunch / 1h
Four European apps which secure user data via end-to-end encryption, ProtonMail, Threema, Tresorit and Tutanota, have issued a joint-statement warning over recent moves by EU institutions that they say are setting lawmakers on a dangerous path to backdooring encryption. End-to-end encryption refers to a form of encryption where the service provider does not hold keys to decrypt the data, thereby

Facebook claims it won't recommend political groups anymore (we'll see)


25Mashable / 1h
In a Wednesday earnings call, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a promise to cease promoting political and civic groups, globally, for the long term. You'll forgive us if we have trouble believing him. Zuckerberg first suggested his company would stop temporarily recommending political groups to Facebook users in October ahead of the looming U.S. presidential election. Wednesday's announcement ma

American Airlines extends lounge access to more passengers and streamlines rules


The Points Guy / 1h
Unless you get access as a part of a credit card benefit or paid membership, rules for accessing airport lounges can be confusing. With the big three U.S. legacy carriers, a business or first-class ticket doesn’t guarantee lounge access. Rather, you’ll generally only get access when flying on a premium transcontinental, long-haul international or select short-haul international routes. Even then,

Tesla reports its first annual profit


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The Model Y assembly line at Tesla's Shanghai factory. (credit: Tesla ) Tesla made a profit of $270 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, bringing the year's profits to $721 million. It's Tesla's first annual profit. The company posted a $826 million loss in 2019. The strong financial results were aided by record vehicle production and deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2020. As we re

Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic


100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China.

Doctors Studied People's Last Moments of Life to Figure Out When Death Begins


37Gizmodo / 1h
New research suggests that doctors are, thankfully, skilled at correctly identifying a person’s time of death—a crucial aspect of ensuring healthy organs for donation. At the same time, the body can sometimes show flitters of cardiac activity even after death has become truly irreversible, according to the study … Read more...

This is the new interior of Tesla’s Model S and Model X


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100+TechCrunch / 1h
The Model S will see some significant changes to its interior this year. After months of rumors, Tesla confirmed the revisions in a few images released just ahead of its quarterly earnings call scheduled for later this afternoon. Some of the changes — like the shift to a widescreen display — are things that have made their way over from the Model 3. Others are entirely new. ( Update: Tesla has up

The Star Wars Games We Want to See Out of Lucasfilm's New Era


65Gizmodo / 2h
Earlier this month, Lucasfilm announced something of a pivot in its video game licensing. Rebranding its outreach as Lucasfilm Games , it looked toward a future where studios outside of EA, which currently holds an exclusivity deal until 2023, could make Star Wars games . Naturally, that led to us inevitably making a… Read more...

Which Delta Choice Benefit should you pick for a pandemic travel year?


The Points Guy / 2h
Time is ticking for Delta Platinum and Diamond Medallion members to pick their 2020 Choice Benefits . Delta elites have until Jan. 31, 2021, to pick these benefits. As a refresher, these benefits are awarded to Delta Platinum and Diamond elites after earning status. You can select one benefit when you reach Platinum status and three more when you hit Diamond status. These benefits range from SkyC

One billion served: iPhone 12 helps boost Apple iPhone to record sales


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
iPhone install base tops one billion, announces Tim Cook during earnings call for Apple's Q1 2021 quarterly report, which cites record sales.

iPhone, iPad, Mac, Services net sales all rocket up in Apple Q1 2021


SlashGear / 2h
Today’s earnings call for apple showed blockbuster success in basically every respect. If we’re looking at net sales by category, Apple’s shown growth in iPhone net sales, net sales of iPad, Mac, “Wearables, Home, and Accessories,” and Services, both year-over-year and compared to the three months ending just before this quarter, ending in December of 2020. This quarter’s financial results … Cont

WandaVision's Emma Caulfield Sees a Lot of Dotties in Modern Fandom


49Gizmodo / 2h
In WandaVision ’s second episode , “Don’t Touch That Dial,” the series begins to show you more of what Westview is like, as Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and her neighbor Agnes (Kathryn Hahn) head to a meeting with other neighborhood ladies to help organize an upcoming talent show. Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of January 27, 2021


56Gizmodo / 2h
Wednesday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more...

Ask Mechanic Shop Femme: How Can I Make My Older Car Smarter?


20Gizmodo / 2h
Top Product: The Driver’s Smartphone To Large Screen Display | $250 | Hammacher Schlemmer Read more...

The redesigned Tesla Model S interior swaps in a steering yoke


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200+Engadget / 2h
Nestled in its latest earnings report, Tesla included images of its upcoming Model S refresh . The renders provide a sneak peek of the vehicle’s interior, showcasing a cockpit that’s more in line with the Model Y and Model 3 , and that will also make its way to the Model X. You can order the new Model S and Model X through Tesla’s website today, with deliveries scheduled to start in April. At the

Apple Q1 2021 set a huge revenue record


SlashGear / 2h
It’s that time of the year already: Apple has announced the results of its first fiscal quarter in 2021, announcing all-time high revenue with a massive 21-percent year-over-year increase. Apple made $111.4 billion in revenue with 64-percent of it coming from international sales. The company also announced record revenue across iPhone, Wearables, and Services. Apple has detailed its earnings duri

What’s Causing the GameStop Stock Trading Frenzy?


200+Lifehacker / 2h
You might have seen headlines this week about the sudden surge in stock prices for moribund companies like GameStop ( up 400% ) and AMC ( up 375% ). But what about Blockbuster? Yes, they still exist as a penny stock—and they’re up over 2000% from earlier this week, too. What’s going on? Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of January 27, 2021


56Lifehacker / 2h
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Squarespace files privately to go public


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Squarespace announced this afternoon that it is going public . The online website creation and hosting service is a venture-backed entity, having raised Series A and B rounds in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Those deals were worth a combined $78.5 million, according to Crunchbase data . But Squarespace is perhaps best known for its epic 2017-era $200 million secondary round that General Atlantic f


This is the new Tesla Model S


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100+SlashGear / 2h
Tesla has redesigned the Model S, its electric sedan, with a new interior and even more range on offer. The upgrade includes new battery modules, battery packs, and drive units, Tesla said today, complete with an entirely new interior. The automaker is also reworking its Model X SUV, it says. It’s a welcome revamp for what is the oldest EV … Continue reading

What's New on HBO Max in February 2021


44Lifehacker / 2h
One of the biggest selling points for HBO Max is that it offers exclusive access to every film from Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese filmmakers behind My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away —and that includes a brand new one dropping in February, Earwig and the Witch (Feb. 12). This film is a big deal for Studio… Read more...

Investors don’t seem that impressed by Apple’s $111 billion quarter


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100+TechCrunch / 2h
On Wednesday, Apple announces that it had banked $111.4 billion of revenue in a single quarter, beating investor expectations and blowing past its previous all-time revenue record. Investors yawned with the stock down slightly in after-hours trading following the report’s release. It’s a big number but it also bested analyst’s forecasts for Apple’s first quarter. Apple beat investor expectations

Southwest Credit Cards Have Biggest-Ever 80,000 Point Offers [Being Pulled February 8]


24View from the Wing / 2h
The three Southwest Airlines personal credit cards all had offers to earn 80,000 Rapid Rewards points as an initial bonus. That's uniquely valuable because this gets you most of they way towards a Companion Pass to bring someone with you on your travels through the end of 2022. And it's the perfect time of year to time an application for a Southwest card - do it before the offer is pulled before

Ghost accounts are increasingly being used in cyberattacks


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New research shows how cybercriminals are leveraging inactive accounts to launch attacks on organizations.

How California Can Phase Out Selling Fossil Fuel-Powered Cars by 2035


1KGizmodo / 2h
Last September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made waves when he announced plans to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035. A new state study shows the challenges the state will face in cutting emissions down to zero. Read more...

Be Ready for When You Inevitably Break Your Glasses


54Lifehacker / 2h
You step on your glasses in the middle of the night. Or a house fire melts your eyeglass frames. A tornado rips your glasses right off your face. Or a pandemic worsens, your glasses break, everything shuts down, there’s no way to get a replacement. As a glasses wearer I’ve thought about all these possibilities and… Read more...

Apple reports $111 billion in quarterly revenue, shattering previous record


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300+Engadget / 2h
Many suspected the launch of Apple's new iPhone 12 series would mean big things for the company's financials — now we're getting our first look at just how true that was. In its just-released Q1 2021 earnings, Apple reported raking in a total of $111.4 billion in revenue this quarter, marking growth of more than 20 percent year-over-year and an all-time high for the company. (For context, Wall St

Facebook predicts ‘uncertainty' in 2021, blames upcoming iOS 14 update


300+Engadget / 2h
Facebook’s business has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic, but 2021 might prove more difficult. The company cautioned in its latest earnings report that new privacy features in Apple’s iOS 14 update could contribute to a slowdown in advertising revenue. The social network has been a vocal critic of Apple’s upcoming changes, which requires app makers to gain users’ explicit consent before tur

Tesla Reveals Lavish New Spaceship-Like Model S Interior


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300+Futurism / 2h
Model S Refresh Tesla has released new images of the interior of its refreshed Model S — and the company included some quirky new features, Teslarati reports . We’ve known that the electric carmaker has been working on bringing a new version of its best-selling Model S to market for a while now . Some major adjustments have been made to the interior, making it stand apart from its predecessor, a

Congressional Panel: We Have a 'Moral Imperative' to At Least Consider Building a Terminator


69Gizmodo / 2h
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, a congressional advisory panel—helmed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt—has mulled whether or not the U.S. should deploy artificially intelligent autonomous weapons, and, after taking into account the numerous reasons it would be a terrible idea, decided … Read more...

Facebook predicts ‘significant’ obstacles to ad targeting and revenue in 2021


100TechCrunch / 3h
While Facebook’s fourth quarter earnings report included solid user and revenue numbers, the company sounded a note of caution for 2021. In the “CFO outlook” section of the earnings release, Facebook said it anticipates facing “more significant advertising headwinds” this year. “This includes the impact of platform changes, notably iOS 14, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape,” the compan

Christie Pandoras Box One released


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Christie's new Pandoras Box One license now offers access to all features, including support for NDI network streams, a deep implementation of Notch and native Dante audio without configuration.

PlayStation Direct could be the best PS5 restock option this week


SlashGear / 3h
If you’re looking to secure a PlayStation 5, your best bet this week could be PlayStation Direct. Sony’s direct selling website has always been a popular option for those looking to buy a PlayStation 5, but this week in particular seems to be a very active one for it. PlayStation Direct has restocked consoles twice in a row this week, … Continue reading

How to Mute Chrome Notifications When Sharing Your Screen


37Lifehacker / 3h
Just like video chatting, screen sharing is now a required tool for anyone working or socializing from home. Unfortunately, sharing your device’s screen can be a privacy risk—or just embarrassing—if you don’t take precautions against accidental oversharing . To help mitigate that risk, Google is testing a new feature… Read more...

Instagram’s updated Stories design for desktop finally arrives


SlashGear / 3h
Following a test that first revealed the change a few weeks ago, Instagram has officially rolled out its updated Stories design on desktop. The new interface is a relatively small change from the previous iteration, making it easier for users to browse Stories from their laptop or desktop. As we first saw earlier this month, the updated Stories for desktop … Continue reading

Matrox SMPTE ST 2110 NIC cards will now power Ross XPression Graphics Engine


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows can now integrate Ross Video XPression graphics with Matrox NIC cards including DSX LE5 D25 and DSX LE5 Q25.

Vaccine Factory Locked Down Due to “Suspicious Package”


500+Futurism / 3h
Early on Wednesday, a vaccine manufacturing facility in the U.K. had to go into lockdown mode after a suspicious package arrived on the site. The pharmaceutical company Wockhardt UK announced that it shut down and evacuated its Wrexham vaccine factory in Wales. The facility had been responsible for bottling the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine into glass vials, according to ABC News , making it a

Sidewalk-robot startup celebrates 1 million deliveries


32Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Annika Keeton. (credit: Starship ) Last March, just as the Washington, DC, area was locking down for COVID-19, I traveled to George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, to eat a hamburger delivered by a robot . The robot was owned by delivery startup Starship. Today, Starship announced that it has completed 1 million deliveries. Annika Keeton, a college student in Bowling Green, Ohio,

Amazon’s motorized Echo Show 10 goes on sale February 25th


46Engadget / 3h
Back at its fall hardware event last year, Amazon announced the Echo Show 10 . And now it finally has a release date. You’ll be able to pick the company’s latest smart display on February 25th for $250. In case you need a refresher, the Echo Show 10 is one of Amazon’s strangest devices to date. It features a rotating base and a computer vision algorithm that allows its 10-inch screen to repositio


Reddit's r/WallStreetBets took on Wall Street, and the memes are priceless


40Mashable / 3h
Because memes, unlike gains, are forever. As members of the r/wallstreetbets subreddit continued their ongoing battle with short selling hedge funds Wednesday, driving the price of GameStop (and theater chain AMC) even higher in the process, the rest of the internet did what it does best: made memes. And oh, what glorious memes they are. Seemingly all of Twitter united in celebration as it watche

How trading apps are responding to the GameStop fustercluck


100+TechCrunch / 3h
The furor surrounding GameStop and its stock price has consumed social media, business television, and the hopes and dreams of many retail investors. It has even convinced some folks that causing short-term economic damage to a few hedge funds is similar to shaking up the global financial market. It isn’t, but a lot of folks are doing some downright risky things with their personal capital all th

SoftBank teams with home-goods maker Iris Ohyama for new robotics venture


64TechCrunch / 3h
You’d be forgiven for being underwhelmed by the output from SoftBank Robotics thus far. The firm’s best-known product to date is almost certainly Pepper, a humanoid robot designed for greeting and signage that grew out of it 2015 acquisition of French robotics company Aldebaran. There’s also the matter of the investment firm’s acquisition and eventual sale of Boston Dynamics. The deal certainly w

Intel Launches Its First Desktop Graphics Cards in More Than 20 Years


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57Gizmodo / 3h
It’s been more than 20 years since Intel released its last desktop graphics card, the Intel740, but as of yesterday the company is officially back in the discrete GPU game. Read more...

Bring Your Tunes Anywhere With the Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Speaker, Now $28


28Gizmodo / 3h
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Speaker | $28 | Amazon | Clip coupon Read more...

Last Call: Southwest Credit Card 80K Bonus Offers


200+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Several months ago Southwest Airlines’ personal co-branded credit cards got new limited time sign-up bonuses. This is a heads up that we’ve now learned that these offers are due to end on February 8, 2021 , so the clock is ticking if you want to apply. Southwest Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the US thanks to its extensive domestic route network, lack of change and cancelation fe

Bring Your Tunes Anywhere With the Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Speaker, Now $28


28Lifehacker / 3h
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VC investment in proptech can yield profits and change lives


88TechCrunch / 3h
D. Hara Perkins Contributor D. Hara Perkins is a partner at Goulston & Storrs, PC in New York City, where she focuses her practice on affordable housing and economic development. Alexander Shermansong Contributor Alexander Shermansong is CEO of Civic Consulting USA and an adjunct assistant professor of public service at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. In

Destruction AllStars released to PlayStation Plus soon after PS5 delay


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SlashGear / 3h
We’re quickly closing in on a new month, which means a new batch of PlayStation Plus games are on the horizon. February is actually a bigger deal than most months are for PlayStation Plus, because February will feature a game that was originally supposed to be a launch title for the PlayStation 5. As previously promised by Sony, Destruction AllStars … Continue reading

Here’s What Traveling By Hyperloop Could Look Like


400+Futurism / 3h
Virgin Hyperloop has released a new video showing what the experience of being shot inside a pod down a vacuum tube at breakneck speeds could one day look and feel like. It’s an ambitious vision of the future of transportation. The concept video goes through each step in the travel process, from check-in to disembarking. The experience seems reminiscent of going to an airport to catch a plane. Th

The Expanse Will Rip Your Heart Out and Make It Feel Good


100+Gizmodo / 4h
The end is near, Screaming Firehawks, and with just one Expanse episode to go after this week’s blazing “Winnipesaukee,” the stage is set for a finale full of questions that need answering, conflicts we hope to see resolved, and a reunion we’ve been waiting almost all of season five to see. But first: PUNCH IT! Read more...

Install iOS/iPadOS 14.4 Today to Block Three Big Vulnerabilities


200+Lifehacker / 4h
There’s a brand-new update for iOS and iPadOS, and you shouldn’t dawdle about installing it. While version 14.4 of the two operating systems might not sound like it has a lot going on beyond rather generic “improvements and bug fixes” for your iPhone or iPad, there’s a bit more under the hood that you need to know… Read more...

NASA Hot Wheels Mars Perseverance Rover released in time for landing


28SlashGear / 4h
Hot Wheels revealed a new model in their NASA-associated lineup this week. This is the Hot Wheels Mars Perseverance Rover die-cast vehicle. This piece of hardware likely has more authentically modeled detail than any other product you can purchase for any price anywhere near a single US dollar. You’ll likely find this vehicle in stores for around $1.09 USD. NASA … Continue reading

US arrests far-right Twitter troll for 2016 election interference


1KEngadget / 4h
In a case that could set a precedent for how the US handles election-related misinformation moving forward, the Justice Department announced the arrest of infamous far-right troll Douglass Mackey on Wednesday. Better known by his online handle of Ricky Vaughn , Mackey is accused of using Twitter and other social media platforms to try and disenfranchise people of their right to vote. In the lead

Electric cars and e-bikes have officially merged into one vehicle — Future Blink


45Mashable / 4h
LEF is a three-wheeled electric car and e-bike combination with a 220V socket so you can truly take it anywhere. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Electric Vehicles , Electric Car , Electric Bike , and Charging Station

Fleeing WhatsApp for Privacy? Don't Turn to Telegram


200+Wired / 4h
Because the chat app doesn't encrypt conversations by default—or at all for group chats—security professionals often warn against it.

Google Docs will soon show out of office information for collaborators


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google is facilitating collaboration by letting employees know when their co-workers are out of the office.

You can actually protect your noggin with this bike helmet made of fungus and hay — Future Blink


Mashable / 4h
The "Grow It Yourself" helmet is supposedly the first bio-fabricated bike helmet ever. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Fungus , Biking , Bike Helmet , and Compost

Get double points on your next Royal Caribbean cruise with this extended offer


The Points Guy / 4h
You now have until the end of June to get double loyalty points when booking a Royal Caribbean cruise. The world’s largest cruise line extended its recent Double Points offer this week to apply to any cruise booked between now and June 30, for sailings through Sept. 30, 2022. For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter. Until this week, the offer only was good

SAP is buying Berlin business process automation startup Signavio


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Rumors have been flying this week that SAP was going to buy Berlin business process automation startup Signavio , and sure enough the company made it official today. The companies did not reveal the purchase price, but Bloomberg reported earlier this week that the deal could be worth $1.2 billion. With Signavio SAP gets a cloud-native business process management tool. SAP CFO Luka Mucic sees a wo


Instagram rolls out its new look for Stories on desktop


38Engadget / 4h
Instagram has started to roll out its new look for Stories on desktop. It started testing the redesign earlier this month, and it'll soon be available for everyone. You'll be able to view clickable previews of the previous and next Story either side of the one that you're currently looking at. Instagram says that this should make things more immersive and easier to navigate than the previous desi

Alienware's Curvy 34" Ultrawide Monitor Is Now Just $930


46Gizmodo / 4h
Alienware 34" 120Hz Gaming Monitor | $930 | Amazon Read more...

Delta charges into leisure markets with latest route shakeup


65The Points Guy / 4h
Most major airlines have adjusted to the reality of the pandemic by pivoting to flying where people are actually going. That means fewer flights on key business routes, like New York to Chicago, in favor of more leisure-oriented service to outdoor destinations. In its latest route network adjustment, Delta’s done exactly that. The Atlanta-based carrier is boosting its presence in warm-weather des

Stop Calling Everyone a Tech Bro


76Wired / 4h
Silicon Valley’s problem is not an excess of frat-house behavior. It’s much worse.

LSD may one day be used to treat anxiety and other mental health issues


SlashGear / 4h
Researchers at McGill University have discovered one way the psychedelic LSD may increase social interaction for some people who consume it. The new study, which was recently published in PNAS, found that LSD may one day be useful as a treatment for certain mental health disorders, including social anxiety. Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly called LSD, is a psychedelic that … Continue rea

Unstable helium adds a limit on the ongoing saga of the proton’s size


29Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / The small particle accelerator in Switzerland where, surrounded by farms, the work took place. (credit: Paul Scherrer Institut ) Physicists, who dedicate their lives to studying the topic, don't actually seem to like physics very much since they're always hoping it's broken. But we'll have to forgive them; finding out that a bit of theory can't possibly explain experimental results is a

Arrange Your Pictures Like You're a Goddamned Adult


31Lifehacker / 4h
Whether it’s paintings from garage sales or you want to display the few family photos you actually printed, there’s a specific art to hanging your art. Fortunately, the basic rules of curation aren’t as tricky as they might seem—with just a creative eye and simple measurements, you can create a great aesthetic on your… Read more...

PS5 restock: Sony Direct sold out, but there's hope for tomorrow


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony Direct PS5 restock is sold out, but there's hope for tomorrow as we could be back in for daily console drops directly from Sony.

Thailand plans to waive quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers


20The Points Guy / 4h
Gotten your vaccine already? Thailand is preparing to welcome you with open arms. The government’s new “Welcome back to Thailand again” campaign would implement “COVID passports” to identify lower-risk visitors who could bypass the mandatory 16-day quarantine currently levied against all non-Thai travelers entering the country. The plan is set to launch in the third quarter of 2021 . For more TPG

Gaming laptop deals are dropping down to just $599 this week at Walmart


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Walmart's exclusive gaming laptop deals feature an incredibly good value machine for $599 this week - perfect for casual gamers.

'World's Most Dangerous Malware' Botnet Disrupted by Global Police Sting


54Gizmodo / 4h
The criminal operation behind a dangerous, global botnet has been disrupted. Read more...

The Atlantic Ocean Is Growing Larger and Larger, Scientists Say


1KFuturism / 4h
Drifting Apart The Atlantic Ocean is steadily growing wider, and our conventional understanding of plate tectonics can’t quite explain why. When scientists from Italy and the U.K. dropped 39 seismometers to the bottom of the Atlantic to better understand seismic activity beneath the crust back in 2016, they expected their findings to be “very boring,” Gizmodo reports . Instead, they say they’ve u

“Warp speed,” “Prime Directive” predate Star Trek, per new reference tool


100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / The term "warp drive" actually predates its first use in the long-running Star Trek franchise by 14 years. (credit: Paramount Pictures ) There's no denying the profound influence that the Star Trek franchise has had on our shared popular culture. But it turns out that some of the best-known terms associated with the series— transporter, warp speed , and the famous Prime Directive —actua

Reddit is down: It’s not just you or Wall Street


67SlashGear / 5h
This afternoon Reddit was down for a period of time starting at around 11:29 PST. On January 27, 2021, Reddit was the subject of some scrutiny thanks to the extreme nature of stock prices after recommendations and pushes from Reddit’s various stock-watching communities. The push involved stocks like GameStop, BlackBerry, and the movie theater company AMC. According to official Reddit … Continue r

Microsoft earnings: Xbox hardware sales shot up 86% with Series X/S


32Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / The Xbox Series X, which launched in November. (credit: Sam Machkovech ) Microsoft delivered its earnings report for Q2 2021 yesterday, and the company has continued its sprint of very strong quarters, again driven primarily by Azure and the cloud. But that same old story isn't the only one here: the report also tells us a thing or two about the new Xbox's performance, as well as Window

American Expands Lounge Access To Elites And Business Class On Short International Flights


View from the Wing / 5h
There are fewer of these passengers today, with borders closed and testing requirements in place. Furthermore there's very little international business travel. And frequent flyers with club memberships have been flying less as well. So the real fight is for leisure passengers, many of whom haven't been frequent flyers, and they're mostly traveling to close-in destinations like the Caribbean and

Alexa Can Now Bark Like a Dog to Scare People Away When You're Not at Home


46Gizmodo / 5h
You typically use Amazon’s Alexa to play music, provide weather forecasts, and respond to other household requests. But Alexa just got a somewhat unusual new skill: the ability to bark like a dog. Read more...

BMW tries to get ahead of its supply curve using quantum computing


89Engadget / 5h
BMW is starting to embrace quantum computing to optimize its supply chains. The automaker has started testing Honeywell systems to help it determine the best components to buy at the right time without disrupting production. While one supplier might be able to deliver components faster, similar parts might be cheaper from another supplier at the same time, as CNET notes. The new Honeywell H1 mach

Tokyo-based ANA reduces US flight availability through fall 2021


The Points Guy / 5h
This time last year, the future seemed bright for Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA). Tokyo was set to host the Olympics in the summer of 2020, promising a big boost in business. And the city’s Star Alliance carrier had just rolled out fantastic new business and first-class products , adding even more appeal to an already top-notch transpacific experience. Then COVID-19 hit, the Olympics were postp

Open storage is disrupting the enterprise market


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Open storage democratizes enterprise storage and levels the playing field.


Strega is a compact modular synth for crafting dreamscapes or hellscapes


46Engadget / 5h
Make Noise primarily traffics in experimental Eurorack modules like Morphagene and Maths. But a few years ago it made a play for a more entry level space with the 0-Coast , a compact modular synthesizer that blended the two popular schools of synthesis — east coast and west coast (hence the name “no” coast). The company expanded that line with the 0-CTRL last year, a patchable sequencer and contr

How to Know If Your Kid's School Is 'Safe'


51Lifehacker / 5h
We’ve spent the better part of the past year grappling with what is and what isn’t safe. It’s almost as if the word has no meaning anymore, because nothing short of “no one in your family ever goes anywhere or sees anyone” is completely safe during a pandemic. But while we may have accepted that missing extended… Read more...

Samsung’s reportedly ready to supply foldable displays to rival companies


32Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / The Galaxy Z Flip (left) and Galaxy Z Fold 2 (right). Samsung will be selling both of these display styles to competitors now. (credit: Samsung ) A report from ETNews claims that Samsung Display is ready to expand its foldable-display business and start selling to companies other than Samsung Electronics' phone division. Flexible panels were previously exclusive to Samsung's phone divis

Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets breaks all-time traffic record as hedge fund bleeds


500+Mashable / 5h
GameStop's stock isn't the only thing being driven to the moon. Reddit's WallStreetBets broke all-time traffic records this week as tens of millions of visitors flocked to the subreddit. Driving the surge is an unlikely face-off between David-like retail investors vs. a hedge-fund Goliath — and David is very much winning . For the unfamiliar, the r/wallstreetbets subreddit describes itself as "Li

Could meme stocks like GameStop kill bitcoin’s rise?


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Cryptocurrencies, more so than most other things, are only valuable because of a shared agreement that they are valuable. Their value is a product of digital handshakes over millions of transactions firming up that consensus. For bitcoin, the trust that it has worth has turned more valuable in the past several months; it’s been on a tear. The (very bizarre) question is whether a new avenue of app

Robert Downey Jr. is launching a new ‘rolling’ venture fund to back sustainability startups


100+TechCrunch / 5h
A little less than two years ago, when the actor, producer and investor Robert Downey Jr. unveiled his new, sustainability focused initiative called the FootPrint Coalition at Amazon’s re:MARS conference it was little more than a static website and a subscription prompt. Jump cut to today, and the firm now has five portfolio companies, a nonprofit initiative, and is launching a rolling venture fu

Fallout 76 update solves players’ storage woes


20SlashGear / 5h
If you’re a Fallout 76 player constantly bumping up against storage restrictions, then the latest update to the game is definitely for you. Today Bethesda unleashed a new Fallout 76 update aptly titled “The Inventory Update,” which not only makes a bunch of changes to the way various inventories work, but also kicks off 2021 in terms of new content … Continue reading

Super Bowl TV deals at Walmart: get this 70-inch 4K Roku TV on sale for just $448


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Score epic Super Bowl TV deals like this 70-inch 4K Roku TV that's on sale for just $448 at Walmart.

Enjoy These Tiny Peeks at The Suicide Squad, Space Jam 2, and Actual Mortal Kombat Footage


57Gizmodo / 5h
HBO Max has just served up a tasty video assortment platter of new looks at the Warner Bros. movies that will be debuting this year on the streaming service, and you’ll want to have a taste. Besides amuse-bouches from The Suicide Squad and Space Jam sequels, it contains some rather succulent footage from the Mortal … Read more...

American Adjusts International Lounge Access Policy


93One Mile at a Time / 5h
American Airlines is updating its lounge access policy as of April 1, 2021, and for a “limited time.” As it’s described, this updated policy is intended to “streamline” lounge access. For most people this change will be good news, while for some people it will be bad news (maybe). American offers Admirals Club access on all international flights Starting April 1, 2021, the following customers wil

Another Monster Hunter Nintendo Switch – this one’s tricked out in black, gray, and gold


Hunter Rise Switch•
SlashGear / 5h
Today we’re taking a peek at the newest Nintendo Switch with Monster Hunter special edition fittings. This is not the first time this console was released as a special edition for the Monster Hunter game series. The first version was released with special decorations for the game Monster Hunter XX, the first Monster Hunter game on Nintendo Switch. This new … Continue reading

The complete moron’s guide to GameStop’s stock roller coaster


1KArs Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Pop goes the bubble... (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) Last week, an epic short squeeze had driven GameStop stock up to $40 a share , a roughly 1,500 percent increase from its low point nine months ago. Little did anyone know at the time that this would only be the beginning of the story. As I write this, GameStop's stock price is hovering around $350, up another 775 percent or

The Navy Reportedly Experimented With a “Spacetime Modification Weapon”


6KFuturism / 5h
Spacetime Modification Weapon According to documents obtained by The War Zone , the US Navy performed experiments on far-fetched technologies including a “spacetime modification weapon” which, researchers claimed internally, could revolutionize power and propulsion systems. The mysterious technologies were meant to take advantage of the “Pais effect,” patented by American aerospace engineer Salva

Luxury and Comfort Can Be Yours Thanks to Crane & Canopy's Sleep Set, Now 40% off [Exclusive]


20Lifehacker / 5h
Layla Pajama Sleep Set | $77 | Crane & Canopy | Use Code KINJA40 Read more...

MIT's oncological risk AI calculates cancer chances regardless of race


61Engadget / 5h
Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems continue to be adopted into an ever wider array of healthcare applications, such as assisting doctors with medical image diagnostics. Capable of understanding X-rays and rapidly generating MRIs -- sometimes even able to spot cases of COVID -- these systems have also proven effective at noticing early signs of breast cancer which might otherwise

DeskStand Is a Neat Standing Desk Solution That Isn't Heinous


44Gizmodo / 5h
When space is limited and corners of your home have to be multi-functional, consider a standing desk converter that can easily break down to be stored out of sight. Read more...

Debunking credit card myths: What can you do if your application isn’t immediately approved?


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards are a popular discussion here at TPG. By strategically opening and utilizing them, you can earn large sign-up bonuses and extra points in a variety of categories of everyday spending, opening up fantastic redemptions like premium-class flights and luxurious hotel rooms. However, there

These Doctors Are Using AI to Screen for Breast Cancer


400+Wired / 5h
During the pandemic, thousands of women have skipped scans and check-ups. So physicians tapped an algorithm to predict those at the highest risk.

This VPN Makes Securing Your Online Privacy as Easy as Flipping a Switch


Futurism / 5h
With online scams, data theft, and censorship on the rise, virtual private networks (VPNs) have practically become essential tools for safely browsing the Internet. While the benefits of VPN are numerous, the main purpose is to encrypt your data and help you stay anonymous online, protecting you from would-be hackers, intrusive marketers, and even your own Internet Service Provider (ISP). Though


PS5 restock: GameStop bundles out of stock, but here's where to look next


44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
GameStop had more PS5 consoles in stock, but only in bundles that quickly sold out; here's where to look next.

Use Plain Old YouTube to Discover New Music


61Lifehacker / 5h
Conventional wisdom surrounding music streaming goes something like this: Spotify rules all, and people with slightly different taste in their chosen platform will opt for Apple, or another service dedicated entirely to music. The big music players are all technological marvels in their own right, having… Read more...

This Easter Egg made Star Wars: The Last Jedi a little more awesome


SlashGear / 6h
Today a tiny hidden message in Star Wars: The Last Jedi was revealed. Or resurfaced, is more like it. Written on a bomb in the sequence that initiates the first conflict in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is a bit of text. This text is written in Galactic Basic, or characters from the Aurebesh – the official standard Star Wars … Continue reading

Gotdamn Bezos, You've Done It Again! The Echo Show 5 Is 50% Off


Gizmodo / 6h
50% Off Echo Show 5 | $45 | Amazon Read more...

Get 1 Month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $4 or Double Up and Get 2 Months for $8


44Gizmodo / 6h
Xbox Game Pass (1 Month) | $4 | Eneba Xbox Game Pass (2 Months) | $8 | Eneba Read more...

I stayed at Baha Mar’s ‘resort bubble’ in the Bahamas — this is what it was like


The Points Guy / 6h
Since the initial, near-total shutdown of travel when the coronavirus pandemic first broke out in early 2020, hotels and resorts everywhere have attempted to achieve a “new normal.” Every brand has looked for ways to convince would-be guests that their properties are safe, despite the ongoing health crisis. As parts of the world began reopening to travelers, hotels have had to put systems in plac

Scientists Call For Massive Global Network of Carbon Capture Plants


500+Futurism / 6h
Crash Deployment If we want any chance of meeting the ambitious climate goals laid out by the 2015 Paris Agreement, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we’ll need to find a way to actually reverse past emissions. That’s why a team of scientists from the University of California San Diego and Texas A&M University published a call to arms, Wired reports , saying that a “wartime-like crash deploym

HBO Max didn't expect to have this many subscribers for another two years


59Engadget / 6h
During its Q4 2020 earnings call on Tuesday, AT&T revealed that its streaming subsidiary HBO Max now boasts some 40 million paid monthly subscribers — a figure neither company anticipated the service would attain until at least 2023. HBO overall now boasts more than 60 million subscribers, according to AT&T. It should be noted that the 40 million subscriber figure includes not just folks who pay

AT&T eats a $15.5 billion impairment charge as DirecTV debacle continues


71Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez ) AT&T lost 617,000 customers from DirecTV and its other TV businesses in the final quarter of 2020, capping a year in which it lost nearly 3 million customers in the category, AT&T reported today . AT&T today also informed the Securities and E

Samsung Heir: Sorry I'm in Jail, but Uh, Please Keep Working


30Gizmodo / 6h
Everyone’s had a boss who sent a tone-deaf email but imprisoned Samsung heir apparent Lee Jae-yong has one-upped them all. Sending a message on Samsung’s intranet, Lee apparently apologized for landing himself in jail once again and urged them to “maintain their work” in his absence, Yonhap reports. Read more...

Emotet botnet taken offline in huge police operation


40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Law enforcement agencies from Europe and North America joined forces to take down Emotet as part of a coordinated operation.

Spin bets its scooter future on 3 wheels and remote-control tech


84TechCrunch / 6h
Spin, the micromobility startup acquired by Ford, has developed a new scooter with partners Segway-Ninebot and software startup Tortoise that aims to solve the sidewalk clutter problem for good. The Spin S-200 scooter not only has three wheels — a design change that helps it stand out in a crowded pool of two-wheelers — it’s also equipped with repositioning software that allows remote operators t

Dear Sophie: How can I sponsor my mom and stepdad for green cards?


64TechCrunch / 6h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: What are Biden’s immigration changes? Dear Sophie: What’s the

The Atlantic Ocean Is Getting Wider Thanks to Upwelling Magma


70Gizmodo / 6h
In March 2016, a research team dropped 39 seismometers to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean off the western tip of Africa, to listen for the rumblings of earthquakes near and far. A year later, they’ve found a hidden story of how the continents are growing farther apart—not pulled from either side by subduction zones,… Read more...

Current Status of WallStreetBets's GameStop Run: 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀


1KGizmodo / 6h
The current scoreboard on the Reddit meme stock war here. Reddit: 1, Hedge Fund Antagonists: 0. Citron Capital and Melvin Capital—the latter, the main loser in the massive inflation of GameStock prices, thanks to the subreddit WallStreetBets—have reportedly pulled out of their short positions in GameStock. Meaning… Read more...

Emotet botnet taken down by international police swoop


500+BBC News - Technology / 6h
Police from the UK, EU, and North America take down a notorious cyber-crime web.

Canada’s Flair Airlines Acquiring Boeing 737 MAX


50One Mile at a Time / 6h
A small Canadian airline has just become the latest customer for the Boeing 737 MAX. Flair Airlines acquiring 13 737 MAX 8s Canadian ultra low cost carrier Flair Airlines will lease 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft . Perhaps most amazing is that the airline will be taking delivery of these planes in early 2021 , so that’s potentially just weeks away. These planes are being leased from aircraft leasin

Nothing revealed by OnePlus founder Carl Pei


SlashGear / 6h
There’s a company called Nothing in the works, courtesy of Carl Pei. This is one of the people that made OnePlus happen a few years ago – he left OnePlus recently. Now, Carl Pei’s aiming to make something interesting. The company’s name, Nothing, works with the description of said company and all the details offered up thus far. It’s all … Continue reading

Star Wars: The High Republic: 10 things you need to know


50TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
How new "multimedia initiative" The High Republic fits into the Star Wars timeline – and why it's important to an upcoming TV show on Disney Plus.

Skate 4 is being developed by a new EA studio – here's what you need to know


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EA has announced its new studio, Full Circle, is working on Skate 4.


EA founded a new studio to work on the long-awaited 'Skate 4'


EA Full Circle Skate•
100+Engadget / 6h
EA has formed a new studio to develop the next Skate game . On Wednesday, the publisher announced the existence of Full Circle, which, like previous Skate developer Black Box, will be based out of Vancouver, Canada. EA has tapped Daniel McCulloch, who was previously the head of Xbox Live at Microsoft, to lead Full Circle as general manager. He’ll be joined by two series veterans, Deran Chung and

Sling TV Prices Are Going Up Now, Too


68Gizmodo / 6h
One of the best cable alternatives for live TV enthusiasts is getting a price hike. Read more...

Cops Disrupt Emotet, the Internet's ‘Most Dangerous Malware’


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400+Wired / 6h
A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide.

Vivid images show the powerful cyclone deluging California


200+Mashable / 6h
A potent, comma-shaped storm has moved over a large swath of California, promising to deluge regions in hazardous rains and thick snow. It's a mid-latitude cyclone, which is generally a counterclockwise spinning mass of air in this part (latitude) of the world. And it's an impressively wet storm: The system has tapped into ample moisture over the Pacific Ocean, allowing the storm to dump thick ba

Rocket Lake leak reveals ‘final’ specs of flagship Intel Core i9-11900K desktop CPU


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Alleged MSI document claims the chip will boast a boost clock of 5.2GHz

'Control: Ultimate Edition' headlines February's batch of PS Plus freebies


PS Plus February C. Genie•
100+Engadget / 6h
Sony has revealed the next batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers — Control: Ultimate Edition , Destruction AllStars (PS5 only) and Concrete Genie — which you can claim from February 2nd. The inclusion of Control has caused some outcry given how the game’s next-gen upgrade has been handled . Back in August, publisher 505 Games announced there would be no free upgrade to the PlayStat

Cyberpunk 2077 gets official mod tools so now so you can fix the game yourself


SlashGear / 7h
By now, most people are aware that Cyberpunk 2077 launched in a rather poor state across all platforms, and though developers and executives at CD Projekt Red have committed to fixing the game, there’s a long road ahead of them. One thing that might help on that front are the mod tools that CD Projekt Red just released for Cyberpunk … Continue reading

February's PS Plus free games include PS5-improved Control and Destruction Allstars


41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sony has announced its free PS Plus games for February - and its a great selection.

Overwatch 2 release news, rumors, modes and trailers


200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Blizzard has confirmed Overwatch 2 is in the works – so it's time to get the squad back together.

Tomorrow is the last chance to pre-order Samsung Galaxy S21 deals with free gifts


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
With Samsung Galaxy S21 deals ending their pre-order stage tomorrow, this is the last chance to get some free gifts.

Battling algorithmic bias at TC Sessions: Justice


90TechCrunch / 7h
At TC Sessions: Justice on March 3, we’re going to dive head-first into data discrimination, algorithmic bias and how to ensure a more just future, as technology companies rely more on automated processes to make decisions. Algorithms are sets of rules that computers follow in order to solve problems and make decisions about a particular course of action. But there is an inherent problem with alg

How to Install YouTube as a Progressive Web App on Windows


63Lifehacker / 7h
You can now install YouTube as a progressive web app (PWA) on Windows. What does this mean? PWAs are like desktop shortcuts to websites that run in their own separate app window. They don’t take up much space and load faster than navigating to the website in Chrome or Edge. PWAs also get their own icons on the taskbar… Read more...

One Tale From an Amazon Seller


100+NYT > Technology / 7h
A toy company finds that selling goods on Amazon is both key to its success and super fraught.

These are the points and miles I’m earning more (and less) of in 2021


The Points Guy / 7h
As a points and miles fanatic, I’m always assessing my choice of loyalty programs. Whether it be airlines, hotels or transferable points , I try and keep an eye on news surrounding each of the types of points I earn. This keeps me in the loop on devaluations, new transfer partners and other news. Much for the same reason, I keep tabs on the programs I don’t actively earn too. Sure, this helps me

Samsung Galaxy Watch deals can save you over $100 across the range this week


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
You can save $100 on both the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 this week, with some stunning smartwatch deals from Amazon.

A University Is Using a Dead Professor to Teach an Online Class


1KFuturism / 7h
Beyond the Grave Aaron Ansuini, a student at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada made a shocking discovery: He found that his art history professor wasn’t alive anymore. “HI EXCUSE ME,” Ansuini wrote in a tweet , “I just found out the the prof for this online course I’m taking *died in 2019* and he’s technically still giving classes since he’s *literally my prof for this course* and I’m lear

America's First Composting Funeral Home Is Finally Open


300+Gizmodo / 7h
Death is inevitable. But Seattle-based company Recompose is giving people a new way to exit this mortal coil: Having their remains laid in a tube of mulch and soil and letting bacteria turn them into compost in a month’s time. After having opened their doors earlier this winter, Recompose is now fully getting to work… Read more...

China Is Now Using Anal Swabs to Test for COVID-19


2KFuturism / 7h
When it comes to new innovations to combat the coronavirus pandemic, vaccines have certainly stolen the spotlight away from tests. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t new-and-improved ways to test for COVID-19 rolling out. Just take health authorities in Beijing, China, who have started to use anal swabs to probe for signs of the coronavirus, according to Gizmodo . The Chinese government seem

Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To LifeMiles With 25% Bonus


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
At the moment you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to one of my favorite Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. Transfer Citi ThankYou points to LifeMiles with 25% bonus Between January 27 and February 18, 2021, you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Avianca LifeMiles : The transfer ratio is usually 1,000:1,000, so during the promotion

Stilt, a financial services provider for immigrants, raises $100 million debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Stilt founders Priyank Singh and Rohit Mittal Stilt , a provider of financial services for immigrants in the United States, announced today it has raised a $100 million warehouse facility from Silicon Valley Bank for lending to its customers. This brings Stilt’s total debt facilities so far to $225 million, and will enable it to reach more than $350 million in annualized loan volume. The company


Musk and Bezos Scrap Over Who Gets to Be Space King


85Gizmodo / 7h
The two wealthiest men in the world—Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos—are bickering about their competing satellite internet projects, in an argument prompted by SpaceX’s recent request to move some Starlink satellites to a lower orbit. Read more...

OnePlus preparing to leverage cameras like never before


SlashGear / 7h
A recent update to the basic OnePlus camera app build in combination with a comment from a Gcam developer makes us believe OnePlus is making big moves in the camera app space. On one hand, it would appear that OnePlus is about to release camera software with features like Focus Peaking, Moon mode, Tilt-shift, and other features on which they’ve … Continue reading

EV drivers are getting better Google Maps route planning – with a catch


20SlashGear / 7h
Google is adding new features for electric vehicle drivers to Google Maps, improving its algorithms for EV route planning, though just who’ll be able to make the most of them will depend on what’s parked in your garage. The goal, Google says, is to improve how trip planning for journeys that involve two or more recharging pitstops is handled, to … Continue reading

Uber Co-Founder Has Started A New U.S. Airline And It Launches Next Week


42View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...

EVs with Google Maps will make it easier to plan trips around recharging


83Engadget / 7h
Cars with Google Maps built in are getting a few more features that should make it easier to plan trips around charging stops . Google is using graph theory in its latest routing algorithms to help you determine the best way to get to your destination. If your journey requires more than one charging stop, Maps will look at thousands of public charging stations to figure out the most efficient rou

Google Maps adds EV route planning feature that’ll be familiar to Tesla drivers


200+Mashable / 7h
When planning a long trip with an electric car, finding charging stations can be cumbersome. Unless you have a Tesla, that is. They calculate your stops based on where you're going and how much juice you'll have left in the battery. From Wednesday, electric cars using Google software, like the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge , will feature an updated navigation system from Google Maps to help

Riding the bus could now give your United status a boost


The Points Guy / 7h
Earning airline elite status usually requires a ton of “butt-in-seat” miles, or, at the very least, a savvy credit card strategy . But if you’re a United flyer, you’ll soon have another way to boost your Premier status . And that’s by taking the bus. Starting March 11, all bus service purchased in conjunction with air tickets will accrue Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) , as well as redeemable mi

Cheap phone deal: get the Blade X1 5G for just $384 from Visible


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Visible's cheap phone deal includes the all-new Blade X1 5G phone for just $384 plus a $150 prepaid Mastercard and a free Fire TV Stick.

Netflix is making a Tomb Raider TV show – and fans of the game should be excited


Tomb Raider Netflix•
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Netflix is make a sequel TV series to the most recent trilogy of Tomb Raider games.

Signal Blocked by Iran as Encrypted Messaging App's Popularity Explodes


50Gizmodo / 7h
With great popularity comes great scrutiny. Following WhatsApp’s controversial announcement of changes to its privacy policy, users have flocked to the encrypted messaging app Signal. The app has maintained a relatively small userbase for years, but in the last month, it has reportedly doubled in size. And now it’s… Read more...

Tomb Raider and Skull Island anime series are headed to Netflix


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While we’re still waiting on Netflix’s Pacific Rim anime series , the streaming service has announced that it’s also working on anime versions of Tomb Raider and Skull Island . Netflix is working with Legendary Television on all of those upcoming shows, and it follows a slew of anime announcements, including a Cyberpunk 2077 series , and a Resident Evil CG show (if you can call that anime). Gotta

Upgrading your TV for an Xbox Series X or PS5? This 8K Samsung display is on sale.


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SAVE $802, GET A $200 CREDIT: Amazon has the 65-inch Samsung Q800T series TV on sale on for just $2,697.99 (normally $3,499.99) as of Jan. 27 — a 23% savings. Through Feb. 7, enter the code CYKNWQBTIKXG at the checkout to receive a bonus $200 credit you can apply towards future Amazon purchases made before June 30. Well, well, well: You actually managed to track down a Playstation 5 or Xbox Serie

The Number of Americans Who Want a COVID Vaccine Is Slowly Growing


1KFuturism / 7h
Despite the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has killed nearly 420,000 people in the United States, Americans are still shockingly reluctant to actually get the vaccine once it becomes available to them. But the number that are willing is slowly growing. The Kaiser Family Foundation’s COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor released new poll findings on Wednesday that show an overall decline in vaccine hesita

Wednesday's Best Deals: Mario Kart Live, Skechers Flurry Boots, Maybelline Sky High Mascara, Anker Soundcore 2, Hitman 3, Blanket Hoodie, and More


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Wednesday's Best Deals: Mario Kart Live, Skechers Flurry Boots, Maybelline Sky High Mascara, Anker Soundcore 2, Hitman 3, Blanket Hoodie, and More


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Elon Musk’s Mom Says She Knew He Was a Genius at Age Three


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Proud Mommy In a new interview with People magazine , Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk said that she knew the Tesla and SpaceX CEO was destined to do great things from an early age. “Well at three, I knew he was a genius, but you still don’t know if he’s going to do great things,” Maye told People . “Because many geniuses end up in a basement being a genius but not applying it,” she said. “So I was s

84% of Mexican hand sanitizers toxic or flawed; FDA issues drastic alert


500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Hand sanitizer being applied to a person's hand. (credit: Getty | Leopoldo Smith ) The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday issued a first-of-its-kind alert to try to block the import of toxic hand sanitizers from Mexico, which have been flooding the market amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last June, the regulatory agency began issuing alerts and warnings for consumers about dangerous a

Garmin's Tiny Lily Smartwatch Doesn't Need All This Pandering Women-Centric Branding to Be Good


Gizmodo / 8h
Often, when I show off a new smartwatch I’m testing to my gal pals, they inevitably crinkle their noses. “It’s...so big. And ugly,” they say. “I’d never wear something like that.” It’s something I’ve harped about in many a smartwatch review, a plea from the small-wristed among us for a wearable that doesn’t leave us… Read more...

How to Spot a Foolproof Recipe


37Lifehacker / 8h
By any definition, Hidden Valley Ranch dip is the ultimate foolproof recipe. If you gave a million people a seasoning packet, a 16-ounce tub of sour cream, and a spoon each, they’d produce a million perfect batches of dip. Now that’s consistency. Read more...

New Zealand says its borders may remain closed through 2021


The Points Guy / 8h
New Zealand’s borders are likely to remain closed until the end of 2021. In a press conference in Wellington on Tuesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that the borders will be “impacted for much of this year.” Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news Ardern is reportedly taking a cautious approach both to reopening New Zealand and rolling out its mass im


Vehicle recalls cluster because OEMs wait for rivals to move first


63Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Many of us are familiar with the concept of the Friday night news dump , the term given to those occasions when, for example, an embattled politician announces a policy they know will be unpopular. Invariably, it happens late on a Friday afternoon, maximizing the chances that the news gets lost in the churn and forgotten by Monday. As it turns out, t

Switch Joy-Con drift could land Nintendo in more hot water


SlashGear / 8h
For pretty much as long as the Nintendo Switch has been on the market, we’ve been hearing reports of Joy-Con drift from players. Drifting thumbsticks have been a major problem for a lot of people, to the point where Nintendo has had class-action lawsuits filed against it. Now, it seems the company has caught the eye of a major consumer … Continue reading

How to Use Signal on Your Desktop Computer


85How-To Geek / 8h
Signal is a popular app for those looking for a privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger. It has many of the features you’d expect from a messaging service, including a desktop app. We’ll show you how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New Ring Video doorbell lets you see who's knocking for a very cheap price


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The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is Ring's smallest and most affordable smart doorbell to date. Here's everything you need to know.

Check out the amazing speakers joining us on Extra Crunch Live in February


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Last year, we hit you with 44(!) episodes of Extra Crunch Live , a series that gives startups and founders direct insights from the experts who know best. We’re making Extra Crunch Live even better in 2021 : we’ll take a look at funding deals through the eyes of the founders and investors who made them happen, and those same tech leaders will go through your pitch decks and give feedback and advi

How 2 startups scaled to $50M ARR and beyond


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The current list of venture-backed private companies we expect to go public — and the number of companies that might say yes to a SPAC-led debut — underscore just how many large startups there are in the market. After years of rising venture capital investment and a wave of huge rounds , many startups and unicorns could leave the private markets this year or the next. Last year, The Exchange wrot

The World Has Lost 70% of Its Sharks in 50 Years


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Sharks are doing really badly, according to a new report. The study , put together by the Global Shark Trends Project and published in Nature on Wednesday, found that the number of sharks and rays in the world’s oceans has fallen by more than 70% since 1970. Read more...

You need to update your iPhone to iOS 14.4 right now – Here’s why


38SlashGear / 8h
This week iOS 14.4 and iPad 14.4 updates were released for the masses, and you NEED to download one or both. If you’re looking at your iPhone or iPad right now, head into settings, scroll down to GENERAL, tap General, find Software Update and tap that, then update your software. You’ll likely see iOS 14.4 available for “Download and Install” … Continue reading

Intel’s new Xe graphics card won’t work with AMD CPUs – but will that really matter?


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The Iris Xe represents Intel’s first entry in the desktop GPU category for ages – but excitement around it will be limited.

The best Super Bowl TV deals we could find


83Engadget / 8h
Game day is right around the corner, which means it’s one of the best times of the year to upgrade your TV. Aside from the holiday shopping season, the few weeks leading up to the Super Bowl have some of the best TV deals you’ll find throughout the year. Sets from Samsung, LG, Vizio and others can be hundreds of dollars off and you can even find devices like soundbars and streamers for less, too.

How to Talk to Kids About the Holocaust


300+Lifehacker / 8h
Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day , the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau . While it marks an important day for adults to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and honor the six million Jews who were killed, you may also be wondering how much—if anything—you should be teaching… Read more...

Genre Movies to Chase Those Cobra Kai Highs


36Gizmodo / 8h
Science fiction is about the unbelievable. The impossible. Things most people wouldn’t equate with a show about aging karate champions and their students. And yet, that Cobra Kai not only exists, but is so freaking good , is unbelievable. It is impossible. And that, along with the mountains of nostalgia the show… Read more...

Nintendo is releasing an ornate, limited-edition Monster Hunter Switch


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100+Engadget / 8h
Nintendo has released flashy special edition Switch consoles before, but its latest might be particularly appealing if you’re a fantasy fan. The gaming giant is releasing a limited edition Monster Hunter Rise Switch on March 26th (more on availability later) whose design can best be described as... elaborate. The Joy-Cons and the Switch back are festooned in patterns and symbols, while the dock f

Upgrade your streaming experience with a Roku device on sale


24Mashable / 8h
Here are the top Roku devices on sale as of Jan. 27: OUR TOP PICK: Roku Streambar with voice remote — Save $32.63 BEST FOR ENHANCED SOUND: Roku Smart Soundbar with voice remote — Save $30 BEST BUDGET 4K OPTION: Roku Ultra LT with voice remote and headphones — Save $20 Admit it, you've probably been watching a LOT of TV. Being at home all the time is grounds for the beginning of a Netflix, Hulu, a

Google developing new Android called MicroDroid


29SlashGear / 8h
A new version of Android is in the works over at Google with the name MicroDroid. This new operating system is apparently a bare-bones version of Android made specifically for virtual machines. It would SEEM that Google is making way for the future – a future where even a smartphone operating system needs an iteration that can be operated in … Continue reading

You'll soon be able to create websites with drag and drop in WordPress


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WordPress’s core contributors are working hard to add full-site editing to the Gutenberg plugin by April.

Miracle-Gro's indoor garden that doubles as an end table is over 50% off


20Mashable / 8h
Save up to 57%: Indoor gardening systems from Miracle-Gro , Aerogarden , and Planter's Choice are on sale at Amazon as of Jan. 27, ranging in price from $19.99 to $129.99. We've been dealing with COVID for so long that we're reminiscing on the early (more naive) days of quarantine. Remember frantically scrubbing all of our groceries with dish soap? But technically, pandemic or not, we should all

I've Got a Meme for That: Unpacking the Racist Practice of Digital Blackface in the Information Age


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Digital blackface. Read more...

Take your entertainment center up a notch with this mini projector


Mashable / 9h
Save $120: Anker's Nebula Capsule II mini smart projector is on sale for $459.99 at Amazon, down from $579.99 as of Jan. 27. If you and your social distancing bubble are planning to watch the big game on Feb. 7, we've found a way to make your home the ultimate entertainment destination. Yeah, a giant flatscreen TV is cool, but a 100-inch projector is even cooler. As of Jan. 27, the Nebula Capsule


Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in February 2021


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Kristen Stewart is Princess Diana in first look image from 'Spencer'


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Your first look at Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana is here. Filming has begun on Spencer, director Pablo Larraín's upcoming film that is entirely set over one weekend in the Princess of Wales' life before she decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles. And to mark this production milestone, Shoebox Films has released an image from the film, showing Stewart glancing out the window in full c

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Dried Meat Hearts and Neon Pink Cheese Slime


65Gizmodo / 9h
The first capitalism-boosting holiday of the year is almost upon us but due to the ongoing pandemic, an intimate meal in a quiet bistro isn’t an option for Valentine’s Day 2021. There are alternatives, thankfully, but why waste your money on roses when beef jerky conversation hearts and neon pink mac and cheese do… Read more...

Exciting: Alila Napa Valley Opening March 2021


87One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hyatt just keeps getting better, and better, and better, and better. Las Alcobas becomes Alila Napa Valley In September 2020, Las Alcobas decided to leave Marriott . This was a Marriott Luxury Collection property in St. Helena, Napa Valley. At the time it wasn’t clear what the future would hold for that property, but now we know. Las Alcobas will become the Alila Napa Valley , and it will be open

The first official modding tools for 'Cyberpunk 2077' have arrived


61Engadget / 9h
Intrepid gamers haven’t wasted any time deploying Cyberpunk 2077 mods — you could, for example, turn Night City into a smog-covered wasteland like Blade Runner . But now CD Projekt Red is offering its own tools for tweaking the game, which should make it even easier to dive into its wealth of assets. So far, the developer has launched a metadata tool, which other modding software will rely on; a

Facebook apologises for Plymouth Hoe 'error'


8KBBC News - Technology / 9h
The social media platform removed posts after wrongly identifying the place name as offensive.

Biden Commits to Vaccinating 300 Million Americans by End of Summer


Futurism / 9h
President Joe Biden made a bold commitment on Tuesday, promising that the United States will vaccinate 300 million residents against the coronavirus by the end of summer. It’s an extremely ambitious timeline, and there are no guarantees he’ll succeed. But if the country pulls it off, Americans will finally have a chance of returning to a semblance of normal life. “To a nation waiting for action,

The EU wants an investigation of the Switch's Joy-Con 'drift' issues


72Engadget / 9h
The European Union's joint consumer program has urged an investigation into the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift issue after it received almost 25,000 complaints from across the continent. Drift occurs when the Joy-Cons don't communicate properly with the console or when they start to register inputs by themselves, such as a character moving without a player touching a thumbstick. The European Consu

Starting a podcast or Twitch channel in 2021? You'll need a great mic.


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SAVE $20: Popular streaming and podcasting microphone, the Elgato Wave 3 , is $20 off the original price at Amazon as of Jan. 27. It's a new year, which means it's time to try out some new things (as long as you can quarantine while doing them), like starting that podcast or Twitch stream you've always been saying you'd start but never did. If either of those are in your 2021 plans, you're going

How to Make Sortable Headings in Excel


32How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft Excel becomes a powerhouse once you get into its expansive list of sorting options. Here we’ll cover its most straightforward option for sorting, a simple option that enables us to reorder data in specific columns. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

I've Got a Meme for That: Unpacking the Racist Practice of Digital Blackface in the Information Age


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Digital blackface. Read more...

Six Nations live stream 2021: how to watch every rugby fixture online from anywhere


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How to watch rugby online and get a Six Nations 2021 live stream as England look to defend their title against the likes of Ireland and France this year.

Charlie launches a mobile app that ‘gamifies’ getting out of debt


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Charlie , a personal finance app that began as a chatbot, is relaunching today with a revamped experience focused on the larger goal of helping everyday Americans get out of debt. To do so, Charlie presents users with a full picture of their current debt and how long it will take them to pay it off. Users then connect their bank account to Charlie for personalized assistance in reducing their bil

Security and remote working - how to think about access


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Remote working has turned traditional identity management on its head.

watchOS 8: what we want to see


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We're expecting watchOS 8 to land later this year, and there are a lot of ways it could improve on watchOS 7.

Garmin Lily smartwatch for women may be confused over what they actually want


SlashGear / 9h
Garmin today announced a small smartwatch aimed primarily at women. Dubbed the Garmin Lily, the company says that it’s the “smallest smartwatch” it’s ever made, outfitted with a 34mm watch case, 14mm band, and designed in a way that’s “rooted in fashion” according to Susan Lyman, who is Garmin’s vice president of global consumer marketing. Beyond the design, the Lily … Continue reading

Finesse raises $4.5M to predict fashion trends with AI


100TechCrunch / 9h
Finesse, a startup promising to take the guesswork and waste out of fashion, is announcing that it has raised $4.5 million in seed and pre-seed funding. Founder and CEO Ramin Ahmari said the tremendous waste in the fashion industry has become a badly kept secret, with Burberry recently facing a backlash over its practice of burning unwanted products, and the industry as a whole producing an estim

Ring’s new video doorbell is $60


72TechCrunch / 9h
The top-line feature for Ring’s latest is no doubt its price. No way around that. At $60, it’s $40 cheaper than the standard Video Doorbell – and prices from there go up significantly, with the “Elite” running $350. Perhaps the company is feeling some pressure from the race the bottom for smart home hardware pricing. Wyze, notably, has done the Wyze thing, launching a $30 doorbell along with a sl

Pinecone lands $10M seed for purpose-built machine learning database


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Pinecone , a new startup from the folks who helped launch Amazon SageMaker, has built a vector database that generates data in a specialized format to help build machine learning applications faster, something that was previously only accessible to the largest organizations. Today the company came out of stealth with a new product and announced a $10 million seed investment led by Wing Venture Ca


SAP launches ‘RISE with SAP,’ a concierge service for digital transformation


96TechCrunch / 9h
SAP today announced a new offering it calls ‘ RISE with SAP ,’ a solution that is meant to help the company’s customers go through their respective digital transformations and become what SAP calls ‘intelligent enterprises.’ RISE is a subscription service that combines a set of services and product offerings. SAP’s head of product success Sven Denecken (and its COO for S/4Hana) described it as “t

Biden Administration May Impose Testing Requirement For Domestic Travel


50View from the Wing / 9h
The U.S. is now considering requiring testing not just for international travel back to the U.S. but for domestic travel as well. There may have been merit in this a year ago. Now it’s unlikely to make a big difference. Both in the past, and now, the challenge for effectiveness is availability of cheap widespread at-home tests that people can take every day. Continue reading ...

Everything 'The Office' fans want to know about Dwight's bed and breakfast


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Reward system launches for Google Play in South Africa


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You have to spend to earn

Mimecast confirms it was hit by SolarWinds hackers


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Mimecast has confirmed that the hackers behind the SolarWinds breach have accessed customer account credentials.

Delete 'Sent From My Mobile Device' From Your Work Email


100+Lifehacker / 9h
In the United States, many are beholden to an “always on” work standard, where emails, texts, calls, Slack messages and even meetings follow you home well after the workday should have ended. Some jobs even require workers to answer emails and messages when they’re otherwise busy with doctors appointments or tending… Read more...

Ring launches its cheapest connected doorbell yet


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Amazon-owned Ring is today launching its cheapest smart doorbell, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired , for just $60. The device has an all-new body, which takes design cues from the pricier Video Doorbell Pro, albeit in a much shorter body. Despite the low price, the camera packs a 1080p wide-angle camera, two-way audio and the same customizable motion zones as its siblings. Naturally, the big omissio

International law enforcement disrupts the notorious Emotet botnet


61Engadget / 9h
The international community has once again taken down a major botnet . Law enforcement and courts in the US, Canada and several European countries have disrupted the infrastructure for Emotet , billed as one of the world’s “most dangerous” botnets. While officials were unsurprisingly quiet about their exact methods, they took down Emotet “from the inside” and redirected victim devices to infrastr

Ring Video Doorbell Wired goes small on price and size


SlashGear / 9h
Ring has launched a new video doorbell, and rather than temperamental batteries the Ring Video Doorbell Wired focuses on two things: size, and price. The company’s smallest doorbell so far, it also has the smallest price of a Ring model, coming in at $59.99. As the name suggests, your life won’t be entirely wire-free with this model. Like Ring’s Video … Continue reading

Samsung suggests it’s committed to the Galaxy Note range, so will we see a Note 21?


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Samsung has issued a confusing statement, but one that's hopeful for anyone after a Samsung Galaxy Note 21.

Fujifilm X-E4 is its sleekest X-Trans 4 camera so far


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SlashGear / 9h
Fujifilm has a new mirrorless digital camera, and if you insist on style and extreme-portability to go along with your pocket-friendly shooting, the Fujifilm X-E4 may fit the bill. Latest in the X Series, it pairs retro looks with Fujifilm’s latest 4th generation 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. That’s the same sensor as found in well-received models like the X-T, … Continue reading

AMD Ryzen CPUs help drive record-breaking revenue – but the news isn’t all good


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Sadly, AMD execs confirmed that stock shortages of its new CPUs and GPUs will continue for the foreseeable.

More Evidence Links COVID to Mental Illness, Neurological Disease


2KFuturism / 10h
Throughout the pandemic, one of the more puzzling aspects of the coronavirus has been the prevalence of new mental or neurological illnesses among COVID-19 patients. Now there’s even more evidence linking the two. About one out of every eight coronavirus patients seems to end up getting diagnosed with their first neurological or psychiatric condition within six months, according to new follow-up

Biden administration appoints its White House CISO


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President Biden has appointed Chris DeRusha, a former White House cybersecurity official, as his new federal CISO.

Mortal Kombat, The Suicide Squad and more shown in new HBO Max movies trailer


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Warner Bros teases new footage of its upcoming movies.

VW partners with Silent-Yachts to build beautiful, solar-powered yacht


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Ten years ago, it'd be hard to imagine Volkswagen building a solar-powered yacht, but the proverbial tide has now turned. On Tuesday, Volkswagen announced it's partnered up with German solar yacht manufacturer Silent-Yachts to build a new yacht that will feature Volkswagen's modular e-drive system (MEB) powertrain and solar panels as a main power source. Volkswagen, which originally developed MEB

US May Require COVID Testing For Domestic Flights


500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
As of this week the US is requiring pre-travel testing for all international travelers arriving in the US. Could this requirement soon be expanded to domestic flights? COVID-19 testing coming to domestic flights? Reuters is reporting that the Biden administration is “actively looking” at introducing a coronavirus testing requirement for those flying domestically within the US. This is according t

Grab an Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for $160 and Flex on Everyone


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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will start its journey back to Earth in May


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

You Can Send a Valentine's Day Card to a Child at St. Jude's


59How-To Geek / 10h
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, Valentine’s Day (one of the few holidays that wasn’t affected in 2020) is likely to be impacted this year. Those likely to feel the loss most keenly are the kids at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, which still has visitation and social-contact restrictions in place. Fortunately, you can help! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


How to Set the Clock Ahead of Time on Apple Watch


How-To Geek / 10h
Are you the type of person who sets the living room clock ahead of time to make sure you won’t be late? In the era of internet-connected devices, you can still set the clock ahead of time on your Apple Watch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

I Love The New Bose Frames Even If I Look Like an Absolute Jabroni


20Gizmodo / 10h
I liked the original Bose Frames . They were stylish sunglasses that featured audio-based augmented reality, which actually seemed like a clever workaround for the technological challenges of smart glasses. But alas, Bose AR wasn’t meant to be . Last summer, the company shuttered that division and as a result, Bose… Read more...

Godzilla vs. Kong Merchandise Reveals Kong's Big New Weapon


100+Gizmodo / 10h
Luke Evans has boarded another live-action Disney remake. Tika Sumpter has an update on the Sonic the Hedgehog sequel. Robert Rodriguez is rebooting Spy Kids . Plus, the new Willow adds a familiar Spider-Man face, and filming begins on Thor: Love & Thunder . Spoilers, away! Read more...

Set Up Alexa to Turn off Your Smart Devices Automatically


56Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon’s digital assistant can now control some of your smart devices for you—without any prompting needed. But before you start dreaming about a day when Alexa will have your coffee ready for you in the morning and your car already warming up in the garage for your commute, know that her powers have been slightly… Read more...

JetBlue says it’s being ‘locked out’ of London airports, urges UK government to take action


65The Points Guy / 10h
JetBlue hasn’t finalized its long-awaited service to London . In a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, JetBlue said that it’s facing “slot uncertainty” in the U.K. and has called on the U.S. government to take “official notice.” The complaint details that JetBlue is facing difficulties in obtaining slots in London’s airports , even as more airlines pull out of the city’s b

GameStop, memestocks, and the revenge of the retail trader


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GameStop shares are set to rally 70% this morning when trading starts, and AMC shares opened up 300%, extending a run that has perplexed market observers, irked hedge funds, and generally made crypto’s recent gains appear soft and weak. Being a retail trader is mostly being a sucker, hoping to best the markets while lacking the infrastructure, access, and information that professionals enjoy. Hel

Newark Residents Win Drinking Water Protections in New Settlement


Gizmodo / 10h
Newark, New Jersey has reached a settlement with environmental justice advocates who sued the city over its pipes leaching lead into residents’ water supply. Read more...

Roku's Streambar is the cheapest it's been since the holidays


66Engadget / 10h
It’s easy to drop hundreds on home theater equipment, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your existing setup feel new again. Roku’s Streambar is one such device that can upgrade your TV’s sound quality, while also giving you the power of Roku’s streaming OS. It normally runs $130, but Amazon has the Roku Streambar for $102 right now — that’s only a few dollars more than its Black Frida

Following acquisition, Episerver rebrands as Optimizely


100+TechCrunch / 10h
After acquiring Optimizely last fall , content management company Episerver is adopting the Optimizely name for the entire organization. CEO Alex Atzberger told me that the company will be rolling out new branding in the next coming months, as well as renaming its entire product suite to reflect the Optimizely brand. “We believe it’s no longer just about personalizing the experience or driving re

Renewable investment wave continues as solar lending company Loanpal raises $800 million


88TechCrunch / 10h
Days after the billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya announced his involvement in the $1.3 billion acquisition of the solar and home improvement lending business Sunlight Financial , a collection of investors announced a nearly $1 billion cash infusion into Loanpal , another renewable energy and home improvement lender. The $800 million commitment to Loanpal arrives alongside a flurry of clim

Lynk, a “knowledge-as-a-service” platform with more than 840,000 experts, raises $24 million


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Lynk co-founder and chief executive officer Peggy Choi Lynk , a “knowledge-as-a-service” platform that connects clients with over 840,000 experts in a wide range of fields, announced today it has raised $24 million led by Brewer Lane Ventures and MassMutual Ventures, with participation from Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund. The company uses machine learning algorithms to match users, who include invest

Literati raises $40M for its book club platform


92TechCrunch / 10h
Literati has raised a $40 million Series B to pursue an unusual startup opportunity — namely, book clubs. Founder and CEO Jessica Ewing (a former product manager at Google) explained that the Austin-based company started out with book clubs for kids , before launching its Luminary brand for adult book clubs last year. And the Luminary clubs live up to the name — they’re curated by notable figures

LottieFiles, a platform for the animation format, lands $9 million Series A led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund


1KTechCrunch / 10h
LottieFiles , a platform for JSON-based Lottie animations, has raised a Series A of $9 million. The round was led by M12, Microsoft’s venture capital arm, with participation from returning investor 500 Startups. Based in San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur, LottieFiles was founded in 2018. The platform includes Lottie creation, editing and testing tools, and a marketplace for animations. It now claims

Starship Technologies raises $17M to roll out more delivery bots


52TechCrunch / 10h
A year ago, Starship Technologies had a couple hundred autonomous bots delivering burritos and pizzas to students on college campuses and residents in a few neighborhoods. The company — with $17 million of new capital in its coffers — has expanded its fleet five-fold since COVID-19 swept through the European and North American markets that it operates in. While COVID-19 delivered pain and chaos,

NASA OSIRIS-REx mission aims to depart Bennu in May


SlashGear / 10h
NASA has announced that its OSIRIS-REx mission is scheduled to depart from asteroid Bennu and head back to earth on May 10. OSIRIS-REx, which stands for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer, completed its sample collection mission on October 20, 2020. The spacecraft likely exceeded its requirement to collect two ounces of asteroid material. NASA e

The Fujifilm GFX 100S Is the Company's Most Compact Large Format Camera Yet


Gizmodo / 10h
Today at Fujifilm’s global X Summit, the company announced two new cameras including the new GFX 100S, which is the company’s most compact large format camera yet. Read more...

TiVo Says People Want Ads


48Gizmodo / 10h
If the folks who are responsible for beaming content to your eyeballs are to be believed, streamers are thirsty for more ads of all things. Read more...

Fujifilm GFX100S is a powerful 102MP rival for the Sony Alpha 1


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The Fujifilm GFX100S is a 102MP medium format with a surprisingly small body and price tag. Here's the full lowdown.

The Fujifilm X-E4 is a retro travel camera with an attractive price tag


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The new Fujifilm X-E4 is the company's smallest mirrorless camera with an EVF. But is it the right one for you?

More Brits banking and shopping online but many ignoring security


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Consumers are being encouraged to beef up their security measures and be more prudent with online activity.


AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU scalpers rack up $6 million eBay sales as stock misery continues


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High-end Ryzen 5000 processors have been particularly thin on the ground, as you might have noticed.

The Priority Apollo Gravel Bike Handles Both Roads and Mud


100+Wired / 10h
This light, versatile, and low-maintenance bicycle has reconciled me to the existence of gravel bikes.

The Real Pleasure and Pain of Making Choices in Video Games


76Wired / 10h
Life is chaos, but needing to control a fictional story can be stressful too.

The Ethics of Vaccinating Teachers—and Keeping Schools Closed


500+Wired / 10h
Educators have lobbied to be prioritized for the Covid-19 vaccine, but they've also made the ethically questionable call to continue to wait to reopen.

Spin will test scooters with remote parking capabilities this spring


61Engadget / 10h
If you live in a city where e-scooter companies are allowed to operate, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon a lone scooter far from its counterparts. These can be an annoyance, especially if they’re clogging up a busy sidewalk. Spin wants to address that problem. The Ford-owned subsidiary is working with a company called Tortoise to deploy a feature called Spin Valet to its next-generation

2021's first big Xbox exclusive is just OK


89Engadget / 10h
The Medium is a fitting name for the latest game by Bloober Team, though perhaps in an unintended way. Not only does The Medium tell a story about a woman with the ability to exist in dual realities and commune with the dead, but turns out, its title serves as an accurate review of the game itself. When someone asks whether it’s a dazzling horror experience or a middling excuse for a next-gen Xbo

Fujifilm’s GFX 100S crams a huge 102-megapixel sensor into a compact body


400+Engadget / 10h
Fujifilm has unveiled the GFX 100S with a huge 102-megapixel medium-format sensor and a surprisingly compact body. It’s actually smaller than Panasonic’s full-frame S1R and just a bit heavier than the Canon R5 and Sony’s A7R IV. However, it has more features than Fujifilm has ever packed into a GFX camera, including in-body stabilization, improved autofocus and impressive 4K capability. Unveiled

Fujifilm's mid-range X-E4 has a new design and X-Trans 4 sensor


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61Engadget / 10h
When Fujifilm announced the X-E3 in 2017 , it quickly became something of a cult favorite among the company’s fans thanks to its compact rangefinder-style body, comfortable ergonomics and more than capable X-Trans 3 sensor. However, despite glowing reviews from people like Ted Forbes and a dedicated following, it seemed like the X-E3 was destined to be the last of its line with reports as recentl

Virgin Hyperloop outlines how it thinks journeys will actually work in 2030


400+Engadget / 10h
The company which, late last year, made the world’s first crewed Hyperloop journey is now proposing how its system will work in practice. Virgin Hyperloop has released a new concept video, explaining how would-be passengers will travel in its proposed system of vacuum tubes. The clip was created with a number of third-party companies, including Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels and industria

Beats Flex Review: Best Budget Buds


27How-To Geek / 10h
I’ve reviewed a lot of true wireless earbuds over the last year, but it’s been a hot minute since I took a set of neckbuds for a whirl. The Beats Flex have been an excellent reminder that this type of earbud is still such a great choice if you want a solid set of ‘buds that won’t break the bank. They’re excellent for just $50. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Use SQL and osquery to Interrogate Your Hardware on Linux


How-To Geek / 10h
Do you keep forgetting the syntax for obscure hardware commands you hardly use? The osquery application lets you interrogate the hardware, users, and performance of your Linux computer with standard SQL commands. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Check Which Graphics Card (GPU) Your Mac Has


How-To Geek / 10h
To display graphics on your screen, your Mac uses a graphics card, often called a Graphics Processing Unit (or GPU), which can be integrated into your Mac or on a discrete card. The GPU determines how quickly your Mac can render graphics in games and other apps. Here’s how to check which GPU your Mac has. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

7 Things You Should Know About Travel in 2021


41How-To Geek / 10h
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives over the last year, including travel plans. Many were forced to postpone or cancel trips due to restrictions around the world. If you’re itching to travel again, here’s what we know so far about tourism in 2021. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

The Best Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services


61How-To Geek / 10h
There are loads of streaming services around, and the bill can rack up pretty quickly if you’re subscribed to multiple. So if you’re looking to cut down on entertainment expenses, here are some ways you can score streaming services—regardless if you’re a new or returning customer—for less. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Here's what riding the high-speed Virgin Hyperloop will be like


73Mashable / 10h
If you're used to crawling through traffic in your car or sitting on a slow subway train (remember commuting?), then riding on the Virgin Hyperloop might be too much for you. On Wednesday, Virgin unveiled an animated rendering of its ultra-high-speed tube system that'll whisk riders between destinations at speeds of more than 700 mph. The concept relies upon floating pods which use magnets and an

Uneven plotting and tech issues mar an otherwise engrossing mystery in 'The Medium'


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Mashable / 10h
The Medium is an unforgiving game, but not for the reasons you might think. It's not that the horror adventure from Bloober Team, the Polish studio behind 2020's Blair Witch and the Layers of Fear series, is particularly challenging from a mechanical standpoint. It embraces a mix of play genres across 10-or-so hours, but everything you do is really there to serve the story. It's the hook meant to

Doughnuts Are an Excellent Sandwich Bread


300+Lifehacker / 10h
Disney World has released a doughnut grilled cheese sandwich unto the world and, for some reason, not everyone is delighted. Even though this is tame as far as stunt foods go, some accounts (and some people) are play-acting at being shocked over a fairly mundane sandwich. Read more...

UK contactless limit could soon rise to £100


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The rise would come less than a year since FCA raised the limit from £30 to £45 in the wake of coronavirus.

Xbox Series X stock will be 'constrained' until at least March 31, Microsoft admits


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Microsoft admits that Xbox Series X stock will still be hard to find, as supply is constrained until at least the end of March.

Classiq raises $10.5M Series A round for its quantum software development platform


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Classiq , a Tel Aviv-based startup that aims to make it easier for computer scientists and developers to create quantum algorithms and applications, today announced that it has raised a $10.5 million Series A round led by Team8 Capital and Wing Capital. Entrée Capital, crowdfunding platform OurCrowd and Sumitomo Corporation (through IN Venture) also participated in this round, which follows the c


Navistar and GM reveal hydrogen truck plan with an infrastructure fix


SlashGear / 10h
Hydrogen trucks haven’t given up on carving out a place in the haulage industry, and Navistar, GM, and OneH2 are hoping the offer of a fuel-cell ecosystem might sway operators. The truck-maker aims to build Class 8 hydrogen-powered tractors using General Motors’ Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes, capable of 500+ miles of range, and with a full refueling taking under … Continue reading

This Ferrari Breadvan pays homage to a 1960s racing icon


SlashGear / 11h
What you’re staring at is a one-off homage to Ferrari’s 250 GT SWB Breadvan racecar that first appeared at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. The vintage-inspired bodywork is the brainchild of Dutch coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design and is commissioned by an anonymous client. “We see it as a great privilege that we can honor the Breadvan through … Continue reading

Breaking: UK to require travelers from high-risk countries to quarantine in government-supervised hotels


The Points Guy / 11h
The United Kingdom will now require arriving travelers from high-risk countries to undergo their mandatory 10-day quarantine in a government-supervised hotel. All arrivals coming from high-risk destinations — including U.K. citizens — will be required to undergo their 10-day quarantine in a hotel. The cost of the hotel stay will fall on the arriving passenger. The United States is not considered

I Miss My Walkman and My Secret Cassette Collection


55Gizmodo / 11h
In the summer of 1997, the only reason I survived a family road trip through western Canada was my trusty Walkman. Read more...

United pushes back two major long-haul launches following low demand


57The Points Guy / 11h
This may not come as a tremendous surprise — especially following the news that the airline’s New York-JFK relaunch has been pushed back a few weeks — but United has opted to delay two of its most notable 2021 launches . The airline is rescheduling its inaugural flights to Bangalore, India, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Previously, United had planned to begin daily service from Newark (EWR) to

Walmart will use robots to turn stores into automated fulfillment centers


1KEngadget / 11h
Back in 2019, Walmart started piloting its first local fulfillment center in Salem, which uses robots called the Alphabot to pick items from shelves. Now, the retail giant is turning more locations into automated fulfillment centers by converting a portion of the stores into warehouses or adding a new section. Walmart stocks automated fulfillment centers with frequently purchased goods, including

Diablo 2 Remastered and Resurrected: all the rumors and info around the remake


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Diablo 2 remake rumors are heating up – here’s what we know so far.

Wow: Boeing 777X Deliveries Delayed Until Late 2023


97One Mile at a Time / 11h
Ugh! I guess this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but Boeing has just revealed that the first 777X delivery has now been pushed back to late 2023. We’ve now seen the timeline pushed back from 2020, to 2021, to 2022, to late 2023. What is the Boeing 777X? For those of you not familiar, the Boeing 777X is Boeing’s newest version of the 777. It will come in two variants — the 777-8 and 777-9 —

2 Mexican states to offer pre-departure COVID-19 testing at airports and hotels


31The Points Guy / 11h
The state of Guanajuato in Mexico has announced a testing program for passengers traveling to the U.S. so they can comply with new arrival requirements. As of Jan. 26, the U.S. requires a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours before departure for all people entering the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also stated that passengers’ results must be carried on an electroni

One of the most useful Microsoft Teams features is getting an upgrade


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It will soon be easier than ever for all Teams users to follow the thread of conversation.

Philips TV 2021: every OLED, MiniLED and Ambilight TV coming this year


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New Philips TVs have been announced for 2021, including new OLED and MiniLED sets. And yes, Ambilight is back in earnest.

Google Tilt Brush goes open source


SlashGear / 11h
Tilt Brush is a virtual-reality painting application from Google that has been used by various creators over the years. Some of those creators are part of the Google Artist in Residence Program. Google says it wants to continue supporting artists using Tilt Brush by putting the application into the hands of everyone. That means Tilt Brush is going open-source allowing … Continue reading

TCV closes record $4B fund to invest in e-commerce, fintech, edtech, travel and more


76TechCrunch / 11h
The pandemic has spelled economic setbacks for many people and industries, but the capital swirling about the technology world continues to roar along. In the latest development, TCV — the storied venture capital firm behind the likes of Airbnb, Spotify, Peloton and Facebook — has closed a record $4 billion for its latest fund. This is not only the company’s biggest fund to date, but it also spea

Playvox scores $25M investment and acquires Australian startup Agyle Time


100+TechCrunch / 11h
It’s not every day you see a Latin American startup funded by a U.S. venture capital firm based in the midwest. Playvox , a Colombian startup that wants to bring a positive twist to customer service monitoring announced a $25 million investment from Five Elms Capital , a Kansas City, MO VC firm. It has now raised $34 million. While it was at it, Playvox also announced something else unusual for a

Lime adds electric mopeds to its fleet


20Mashable / 11h
Lime has added electric mopeds to its fleet of green shared vehicles — and you'll need a driver’s license to jump on one. The electric vehicle sharing company announced the addition of e-mopeds to rider options on Wednesday, a third alongside its bright green e-bikes and e-scooters. Lime aims to launch mopeds in a "handful of cities" early spring, aiming for pilot programs in Washington DC and Pa

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Are a Joy to Wear (and Hear)


77Wired / 11h
The British audio brand's carbon fiber noise-canceling headphones have become my favorite quarantine companion.

Heaven’s Vault: A Linguist’s Buried Treasure


80Wired / 11h
Uncover the marvels of the Ancient language and explore the Nebula and the secrets contained within this indie game.

Honeymoon Couple Gets Stuck With $4000 in Vouchers After Norwegian Drops Transatlantic Flying


View from the Wing / 11h
I am an advocate of following the rules of a program that you've agreed to, and I counsel against selling points and miles because the risks involved generally aren't worth it (cancelled tickets, shut down accounts, ban from the airline). In the case of a carrier that shut down its transatlantic operation, that a customer doesn't intend to fly again, I'm not so sure that taking a haircut on the v

Chromecast, Fire TV Stick, or Roku: What’s the best streaming stick for ~$50?


100+Ars Technica / 11h
It's a good time to be in the market for an affordable streaming stick, like Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K media streamer. [credit: Jeff Dunn ] In 2021, as we all continue to spend more time in front of screens than anyone anticipated, most of us have a short list of requirements for a modern streaming stick. We just want a device that's compatible with our favorite content and all the other devices

This Arlo Pro 3 deal will help you save big on home security cameras


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One of the best security cameras on the market has been heavily discounted


Datastax acquires Kesque as it gets into data streaming


84TechCrunch / 11h
Datastax , the company best known for commercializing the open-source Apache Cassandra database , is moving beyond databases. As the company announced today, it has acquired Kesque , a cloud messaging service. The Kesque team built its service on top of the Apache Pulsar messaging and streaming project. Datastax has now taken that team’s knowledge in this area and, combined with its own expertise

What Does “Run as Administrator” Mean in Windows 10?


200+How-To Geek / 11h
If you use Windows 10, you’ve no doubt seen the phrase “Run as administrator” at some point. But what does it mean? Here’s why it’s important, how it works, and when to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

'Serial' season three is being turned into a HBO series


98Engadget / 11h
The third season of Serial is being turned into a TV series. HBO is adapting the nine-episode run, which examined multiple cases handled by the Cleveland justice system. According to Deadline , writer and director Shola Amoo ( The Last Tree ) is involved, with Serial host Sarah Koenig, NBA superstar LeBron James and former HBO miniseries chief Kary Antholis as executive producers. The currently u

American Airlines’ Bizarrely Timed Rio De Janeiro Flight


100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
If this is accurate, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this will be the most oddly timed flight operated by a US airline. American resuming New York to Rio flights American and JetBlue have launched a new Northeast partnership , and as part of this American plans on launching several new long haul international flights out of New York JFK. The first two destinations to be announced were

Google's Tilt Brush VR painting app goes open source


100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Tilt Brush is being abandoned by the tech giant - but it is making the code open source for others.

'Failing' firm soars in value as amateur traders buy stock


5KBBC News - Technology / 11h
Shares in a games company have soared more than 300% - the result of a fight between private and professional investors.

US ‘actively looking’ at negative COVID-19 test mandate for domestic flights


300+The Points Guy / 11h
The Biden administration is considering mandating proof of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel. According to Reuters , the Biden administration is “actively looking” at how that would look and what it would mean for those flying domestically in the U.S., according to a senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official. Sign up to get the daily TPG newsletter delivered to you

Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says


1KBBC News - Technology / 12h
Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found.

One-off anniversary Jeep Wrangler YJL mixes old and new


SlashGear / 12h
Glancing at the images of the heavily customized Jeep below makes it hard to tell if you’re looking at something new or an older classic Jeep that’s been well taken care of. The new Jeep Wrangler is called the JL internally. This project started with the desire to make the new Wrangler look like an older 1989 Wrangler YJ. One … Continue reading

Cloud computing success boosts Microsoft results yet again


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Microsoft FY21 Q2 results reveal a hugely positive performance by its cloud computing division.

The Morning After: Sony's $6,500 A1 camera has a matching $2,500 smartphone


72Engadget / 12h
Sony unveiled two pro-level devices yesterday, starting with a $2,500 smartphone (no, it doesn’t fold or roll up). Teased in early 2020, the Xperia Pro is for video professionals working in the field , especially those who might use its mmWave 5G connection to stream events. Unlike the standard Xperia 1 ii, the Pro model packs a four-way beamforming antenna for improved network performance and ha

How much are Free Spirit points really worth under the new Free Spirit program?


The Points Guy / 12h
Last week, Spirit Airlines launched a completely revamped Free Spirit loyalty program . The new Free Spirit changes how points are earned and redeemed, along with elite status tiers for the airline’s most frequent flyers. The airline has touted the new Free Spirit as offering “rewards you can actually use” — with award flights starting at just 2,500 points one-way. However, the airline hasn’t sai

Prime Movers Lab raises $245 million for second fund to invest in early stage science startups


100+TechCrunch / 12h
After revealing its first fund just last year, a $100 million pool of investment capital dedicated to early stage startups focusing on sustainable food development, clean energy, health innovation and new space technologies, Prime Movers Lab is back with a second fund. Prime Movers Lab Fund II is larger, with $245 million committed, but it will pursue the same investment strategy, albeit with a p

Scientists unearth a 20-million-year-old tree in Greece


20Popular Mechanics / 12h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Philips' latest wireless headphones could be the perfect workout buddies


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The brand has announced four new wireless headphones models, as part of its Philips Sports Headphones range.

Europe generated more electricity from renewable resources in 2020


27Popular Mechanics / 12h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

DJI launches new flyaway protection for Mavic Air 2 and Mini 2


20SlashGear / 12h
A long time ago, when drones were first coming on the market, it wasn’t uncommon at all for them to suddenly stop responding and simply fly away. As expensive as drones can be, this is a big problem as often they travel so far that it’s impossible to find them. This problem is much less common today, but as expensive … Continue reading

Lime begins trialing shared electric mopeds


64Engadget / 12h
Lime is adding electric mopeds to its range of rentable vehicles. The company, best known for scooters and bicycles, will start with pilot schemes in Washington, DC and Paris, before expanding to “a handful of cities” sometime this spring. For now, there’s no word on cost or whether it will be covered under a Lime Pass subscription. We do know, however, that the vehicles are being supplied by Niu

Apple watch call saves cyclist swept into River Wye


200+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The man clung on to a tree on the banks of the fast-flowing River Wye as he alerted fire crews.

Get unlimited data and free AirPods with this bargain Vodafone SIM only deal


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Get a little extra with SIM only deals through this Vodafone offer with free AirPods and unlimited data.


iOS 14.4: Update immediately to shield against security threats


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iOS 14.4 update remedies three zero-day security vulnerabilities.

Garmin launches new smartwatch designed specifically for women


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The Garmin Lily is almost identical in specs and price to the Vivomove 3, but with a very different design.

DriveNets nabs $208M at a $1B+ valuation for its cloud-based alternative to network routers


89TechCrunch / 12h
People and businesses are relying on the internet to get things done more than ever before, an opportunity but also an infrastructure headache for service providers that need to scale quickly and reliably to meet that demand. Today, a startup that has built a clever, software-based way for them to expand their networks without buying costly equipment is announcing a major round of funding on the

Garmin's daintiest watch ever is designed for small wrists


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100+Engadget / 12h
Pretty smartwatches are no longer novel (thankfully), but that doesn’t mean we can’t welcome more attractive options. Garmin unveiled its latest wearable today, calling the Lily the “small and fashionable smartwatch women have been waiting for.” I’m not fully convinced the device lives up to that claim (and I don’t like ascribing preferences based on gender), but from a sample I’ve tried for a fe

The Mandalorian season 3 is reportedly filming sooner than you'd think


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A new listing page says filming begins very soon for the next season of the Star Wars TV show.

Carl Pei’s new venture is Nothing – a smart devices company


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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new company is called ‘Nothing’. Its first crop of smart products will arrive in the first half of 2021.

Worrisome New Coronavirus Mutations Are Emerging. Why Now?


2KWired / 12h
Across the globe, SARS-CoV-2 is evolving ways to evade the immune system and become more infectious. Blown pandemic response plans are to blame.

A New Way to Trace the History of Sci-Fi’s Made-Up Words


500+Wired / 12h
The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction turns a century of neologisms (and neosemes!) into a redefintion of the genre.

Booksy raises $70M war chest to acquire salon appointment apps, expand internationally


1KTechCrunch / 12h
Beauty and wellness appointment booking apps have proliferated of the last few years, but it appears the race is still on as today one of the leaders, Booksy , raises $70 million in a Series C round led by Cat Rock Capital, with participation from Sprints Capital. The round was also joined by OpenOcean, Piton Capital, VNV Global, Enern, Kai Hansen, Zach Coelius and Manta Ray Ventures, and takes t

Lime adds shared electric mopeds to the mix


93TechCrunch / 12h
Lime is adding electric mopeds — painted in the company’s signature green — to its micromobility platform as the startup aims to own the spectrum of inner city travel from jaunts to the corner store to longer distance trips up to five miles. Lime said Wednesday it plans to launch as many as 600 electric mopeds on its platform this spring in Washington D.C. The company is also working with officia

Researchers built a new AI chess engine trained to play like a human


SlashGear / 12h
The first time a computer beat a human chess master happened in 1997 when IBM Deep Blue defeated champion, Gary Kasparov. AI systems have advanced in their ability to play chess to the point where no human has beaten a computer at a tournament in the last 15 years. A team of researchers from Tisch University have developed an AI … Continue reading

Xbox Series X was Microsoft's 'most successful launch' in its history


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Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass help boost Microsoft earnings to $43.1 billion, and the latter may be the future.

CentOS Linux ending because "Red Hat simply refused to invest in it"


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The company decided to redirect all its contributions to CentOS Stream.

Basic pandemic safety limits spread in schools


83Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Masks and distancing work in the classrooms, too. (credit: MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images ) Can schools be kept open safely even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues largely unchecked? So far, the data ha