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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford racially abused on social media
23KBBC News - Technology / 43min
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he was subjected to "humanity and social media at its worst" after receiving racist abuse on Saturday night.
Relive the dramatic Apollo 14 launch and moon landing, 50 years later
3KMashable / 15h
On Jan. 31, 1971, NASA sent the Apollo 14 mission skyward. The eighth crewed mission in the Apollo program (and third one to reach the surface of the Moon) lifted off on a Sunday afternoon with NASA astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell on board. They reached the surface of Earth's only natural satellite five days later. Image: STF / Staff via getty images The mission led by C
Best smartphones under Rs 7,000 in India for February 2021
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
This one's for the entry-level buyer. Smartphones under Rs 7,000 do come with compromises, but one can always make the best of them.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite could be powered by a new custom Snapdragon chipset
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
New reports from China suggest that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will be powered by the Snapdragon 755G chipset and a 5x telephoto camera.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro could feature a large 5,000 mAh battery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
The Xiaomi Mi 11 series has been the subject of many leaks in the recent past, and a new one on Weibo has reiterated that it could feature a 5,000mAh battery and not a 4,700 one.
Watch out, Indian OTT platforms - Guidelines for content coming soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 39min
India's fast growing online streaming services and OTT platforms are set for stricter regulation in the wake of recent controversies over web series like Tandav and Mirzapur 2. Proposals for self-regulation mooted by the apex body of internet and mobile service providers haven't found favour with the government.
The Nintendo Switch just had its best quarter yet
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41Engadget / 43min
Nintendo sold 11.57 million Switch consoles last quarter, bringing lifetime sales to 79.87 million. That’s a seven percent increase on the same period last year, and, more impressively, the Switch’s best quarter to date. Not bad for a console that’s approaching its fourth birthday. The extra units mean the Switch has now surpassed the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS family, which currently stand at 75.94 mi
Test over 500 games on Steam for free in Feb
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
Gamers, get ready. Steam is offering free demos of a wide range of games from February 3
India proposes social security benefits for gig workers in annual budget
56TechCrunch / 55min
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a handful of benefits for the startup ecosystem and to accelerate the growth of digital services in the annual budget Monday as the South Asian nation looks to revive the economy that plunged into deepest recorded slump amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sitharaman said the nation has earmarked 1,500 crore Indian rupees ($205.3 million) to incentiv
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The Asus ROG Delta S delivers the best gaming headset for music lovers
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Asus ROG Delta S is the best gaming headset for music lovers thanks to its innovative audio tech.
Elon Musk busts Clubhouse limit, fans stream to YouTube, he switches to interviewing Robinhood CEO
100+TechCrunch / 1h
As I write this Elon Musk has joined Clubhouse for his first-ever in-person session and the boundaries of the app have already been tested. Only 5,000 people are in the room, BUT… the session is being live-streamed from here or here . I am dusting off my creaky live-blogging skillz to cover the session… and will update this post as we go (apologies for appalling typos in the interim). Musk initia
Perl.com domain for programming language hijacked, tied to malware actors
SlashGear / 1h
Those familiar with the geekier side of the tech industry will probably be familiar with the many programming languages behind the world’s most popular software. There’s Java that’s used for Android, C# from Microsoft, and C and C++ that underlies many high-performance applications from server to games to those that control rockets and satellites. When it comes to the Web … Continue reading
English learning app ELSA lands $15 million Series B for international growth and its B2B platform
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Speaking is one of the hardest parts of learning a new language, especially if you don’t have someone to practice with regularly. ELSA is an app that helps by using speech recognition technology to correct pronunciation. Based in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City, ELSA announced today it has raised a $15 million Series B, led by VI (Vietnam Investments) Group and SIG. Other participants included
Ben raises $2.5M seed to fix employee benefits for SMEs
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Ben , a London-based employee benefits and rewards platform, has raised $2.5 million in funding. The seed round is led by Cherry Ventures, and Seedcamp. A number of angel investors with backgrounds in fintech and HR tech also participated. They include Paul Forster (founder of Indeed), Taavet Hinrikus (founder of TransferWise), Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas (previously an exec at GoCardless but now a p
India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
6KBBC News - Technology / 2h
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed.
Asus ROG Academy launched to support upcoming eSports players in India
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Asus is kickstarting a new virtual ROG Academy in India which aims to develop a pool of professional E-sport players in India.
Official iCloud Passwords Chrome extension now on Windows
SlashGear / 2h
In the past, if you had an Apple product, you had to live in the Apple ecosystem and only in the Apple ecosystem. Sure, there was iTunes on Windows but that’s pretty much on the way out, too. Today’s Apple is very different from that, however, and it is more confident in its own products, especially its services, that it … Continue reading
Upcoming ZTE Axon 30 Pro to sport a whopping 200MP camera
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
ZTE’s President Ni Fei took to Weibo to confirm that the upcoming Axon 30 Pro flagship will be the first 200MP camera smartphone.
Did Xiaomi’s GM call phones with 108MP cameras a gimmick?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xiaomi's GM called out brands that were aggressively promoting ToF sensors on phones and suggests that this year 108mp cameras on phone will become the norm.
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.
'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.
TikTok singer Amy Hawkins, 110, becomes viral sensation
1KBBC News - Technology / 3h
Almost 100,000 people have seen Amy Hawkins sing World War One song It's A Long Way to Tipperary.
'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to share helpful - or unhelpful - tips.
New rule reins in China’s flourishing self-publishing space
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Despite China’s history of stringent media control, an industry of uninstitutionalized, individual publishers has managed to flourish on social media platforms like Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s Toutiao. These self-publishers are called “We Media” in the Chinese internet lexicon, denoting the independent power of citizen journalists and content creators. Meanwhile, self-publishers have always
Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities
1KBBC News - Technology / 3h
The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver.
Internet connectivity drops in Myanmar after the military detains Aung San Suu Kyi and other leading politicians
72TechCrunch / 3h
Access to the internet in Myanmar dropped sharply after the military detained leaders of ruling party National League for Democracy , including Aung San Suu Kyi, and declared a state of emergency. The NLD won a wide majority of parliamentary seats in November’s general election , which the military alleges was the result of election fraud. In a statement on military-owned television, the army sai
Human Capital: Alpha Global forms to unite Alphabet workers worldwide
100+TechCrunch / 3h
You’ve just landed on the web version of my weekly newsletter, Human Capital. It’s where we look at the recent events of the week pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion and labor in tech. You can sign up her e to get Human Capital delivered straight to your inbox every Friday at 1 p.m. PT. Let’s jump in. Alpha Global forms to unite Alphabet workers around the world Alpha Global announced its
Matrix 4 might be called Matrix Resurrections
SlashGear / 3h
The Matrix has become one of the most iconic films in recent pop culture history, influencing trends and idioms long after the franchise seemingly ended, from the now common bullet time effect to red and blue pills (that are admittedly far older than The Matrix). It has almost been two decades since the last film, however, and while it closed … Continue reading
Fujifilm chooses India for its first medical screening business
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Fujifilm selected India as the first emerging economy to host its medical screening business because the company sees a high demand due to the country's large population and an increasing number of cancer patients.
Realme to open 500 smart stores across India in 2021
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Realme revealed its plans for 2021 wherein it will open up to 500 smart stores and launch multiple AIoT products, and 5G devices.
These cracking NBN deals totally make it worth switching providers
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
There’s serious money to be saved up switching NBN providers, and here we’re outlining the best deals.
Amazon Ring camera network now has 2,000 police and fire partners
SlashGear / 5h
Smart doorbells are convenient not just because they connect to the Internet but because they can also take photos and videos of who’s at the door. Many of these rely on motion sensors to trigger their cameras which, in turn, can often have a wider and farther view than just what’s immediately in front of your door. That has made … Continue reading
Google Play Pass update shows it’s still alive
SlashGear / 5h
Over a year ago, Google finally launched its response to Apple’s Arcade subscription service. Going beyond just games, however, Google Play Pass also gives access to productivity and utility apps as well. Unlike Google’s other apps and services, however, Play Pass doesn’t always make it to headlines after its initial launch. Some might have the idea that the subscription service … Continue readin
HMD Global confirms plans of launching affordable 5G phones in India
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
HMD Global is a Finland-based company that owns the rights to the Nokia brand of smartphones and has reportedly tied up with an Indian company for making these devices.
Virtoo by LG brings Dell Mobile Connect to LG laptops
SlashGear / 6h
Microsoft introduced the Your Phone Windows app as a way to bridge PCs and mobile but the best features that it offers are currently exclusive to Samsung’s phones. There are more phones in the market than Samsung’s, of course, leaving many other phone brands out of the party. LG has apparently decided to take matters into its own hands and … Continue reading
A Volunteer-Run Website Helps You Find a Vaccine Appointment in New York City's Online Maze
93Gizmodo / 6h
It’s no secret that New York City, like many other places in the U.S., has been having a hard time with covid-19 vaccine distribution. One of the problems is its messy online sign-up website , which some city officials have denounced as “complex, burdensome, and buggy.” Officials said that this would create an obstacle… Read more...
Windows Your Phone can now run multiple Android apps from these phones
SlashGear / 7h
Until the day comes when we have a single computing device to rule them all, we will most likely bounce between our phone and at least one computer to get things done, be it for work or even for play. As if multitasking between programs on a desktop or laptop weren’t enough of a distraction, having to juggle our attention … Continue reading
This Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop has hit its lowest price yet at just AU$569
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Put your feet up and save money while the Deebot Ozmo 920 does the cleaning for you.
Optus acquires Amaysim: here's what it means for new and existing customers
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Optus has completed its acquisition of Amaysim, and launched a new budget mobile provider, Gomo, in Australia.
Samsung will also jump on rollable display bandwagon
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung’s obsession with perfects its foldable screens for its Galaxy Z series phones may have put it at a disadvantage when it comes to other kinds of flexible displays. Granted, Samsung did reveal prototypes of rollable screens nearly a decade ago but it would be LG, TCL, and, surprisingly, OPPO who would actually put rollable screens under the spotlight in … Continue reading
LG Velvet finally receives Android 11 LG UX 10 update
SlashGear / 8h
LG has been making rounds in mobile news lately but not in a good way. Rumors about the almost inevitable shutdown of its mobile business are becoming stronger even as it tries to pique interest in its less traditional smartphones, like the promised LG Rollable phone. In the meantime, there are still concerns about the company’s ability to even continue … Continue reading
Rumor Of Impending Covid Testing Requirement For Domestic Travel Has ‘No Basis In Reality’
23View from the Wing / 8h
A CDC official has said that the Biden Administration is actively considering requiring a negative Covid-19 test for domestic flights and not just for international flights to the U.S. which is now in place. However American Airlines CEO Doug Parker made clear to employees that this 'rumor' has 'no basis in reality.' Continue reading ...
Home working increases cyber-security fears
300+BBC News - Technology / 8h
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.
Police and Fire Departments in 48 U.S. States Are Reportedly Involved in Amazon’s Ring Program
1KGizmodo / 9h
If you have an Amazon Ring smart doorbell, there’s something you should know. A growing number of fire and police departments are interested in your doorbell—or to be frank, in its camera footage—especially if they feel it can help them in their investigations. In fact, there are now 2,014 departments in the program… Read more...
Amazon's Ring worked with more cops than ever before in 2020
100+Mashable / 9h
While the rest of us spent 2020 trying to reckon with the atrocities of police brutality and racism embedded into the American justice system, Amazon's Ring spent it doubling down on its effort to cozy up to more cops. More than 1,189 local police and fire departments joined Ring's Neighbors Portal program in 2020 alone, according to a report from Amazon found by the Financial Times , giving a gr
This Advanced Probiotic Can Help Unlock the Benefits of a Healthy Gut
Futurism / 9h
Everyone knows probiotics play an important role in nurturing a healthy gut. However, the problem is that not all probiotics are created equal. In fact, most of the products that are marketed as containing “gut-boosting probiotics” don’t do much boosting at all. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is one collective of scientists, doctors, researchers, and entrepreneurs that’s trying to disp
NASA's delayed Moon lander contracts cast doubt on Artemis timeline
80Engadget / 10h
More signs are emerging that NASA’s Artemis program might not bring people to the Moon on time. The Verge has learned that NASA quietly pushed back the award timeframe for two lunar lander contracts from late February to April 30th, including the lunar landing system contract involving Blue Origin, SpaceX and Dynetics. The space agency said it needed more time to evaluate proposals and maintain a
Hedge fund Melvin sustains 53% loss after Reddit onslaught
1KArs Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Innocenti | Getty Images) Melvin Capital, the hedge fund that was wrongfooted by retail traders who drove up shares in GameStop and other companies it had bet against, lost 53 percent in January, according to people familiar with the firm’s results. The New York-based hedge fund sustained a $4.5 billion fall in its assets from the end of last year to $8 billion, even after a $2.7
The Sunday Scaries hit different in a pandemic. Here's how to help ease them.
87Mashable / 10h
"Sunday Funday" my ass. Pardon my language, but have you ever tried to have fun on a Sunday? Don't get me wrong, a grand finale to the weekend is possible. You can sleep in, plan an elaborate brunch, and take time to recharge from the week — all of which sound lovely — but no matter how much fun I have during the day, Sunday night is always filled with a horribly familiar, gnawing sense of dread.
One Guest Booked A 446 Room Fairmont Hotel For 65 Days. They May Be Forced To Cancel.
21View from the Wing / 10h
The 446 room Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge inside Alberta's Jasper National Park, is booked out for 65 days by a single guest from February 23 through April 29. In order to accommodate this big sale the hotel cancelled reservations of guests that already had bookings at the property. Continue reading ...
White House press secretary answers Twitter's questions about a First Cat and ice cream
1KMashable / 11h
Can we just take a moment to bask in this newly released White House video that's not just wholesome and informative, but also framed around answering social media's pressing questions of the day? White House press secretary Jen Psaki appeared in a Sunday video from the White House to answer questions posed by the people of Twitter. There's definitely some serious discussion here, including answe
Amazon's Ring has teamed up with over 2,000 police and fire departments
200+Engadget / 11h
Ring’s police collaborations didn’t slow down in 2020 despite controversies — if anything, they ramped up. The Financial Times reports that the Amazon-owned smart home security brand now has 2,014 police and fire department partnerships in the US, with 1,189 of them added in 2020. Montana and Wyoming are the only two states where Ring doesn’t have some kind of alliance. Those departments are maki
Multi-layered Outside the Wire is part action thriller, part intimate drama
25Ars Technica / 11h
Outside the Wire. Enlarge / Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris must foil a a warlord's plan to launch a network of dormant nuclear weapons in Outside the Wire. (credit: Netflix ) To say that Netflix is leaning into its recent forays into feature film-making is an understatement. The streaming giant announced earlier this month that it will be releasing a new feature film on its platform every week i
Elon Musk's explosive SpaceX rocket test reportedly violated its FAA license
3KMashable / 11h
Back in December 2020, SpaceX staged a test in which it launched a rocket that's meant to one day bring us closer to Mars than ever before. Then, on its way back down to earth, it exploded . When it comes to ambitious test flights like that of the 16-story-tall SN8 Starship, "success" is relative. Even after the prototype exploded, SpaceX deemed the record-setting height the rocket ascended to a
Brex Cash Frequently Asked Questions
32One Mile at a Time / 11h
Ready to earn rewards for your business spend? Open a Brex Cash Account for your registered business here The single best, new opportunity to earn points right now is with a no-fee Brex Cash account . Not only can you earn 110,000 bonus points (redeemable for 110,000 airline miles or $1,100), but you can get an account that will prove incredibly valuable for your business. In this post I wanted t
This Guy Used 3D Printing to Help His 18-Year-Old Blind Pup Get Around Safely
2KGizmodo / 11h
You know, 3D printing has produced some wild stuff over the years, from itty bitty spacecraft and candy-firing wrist cannons to entire homes and personal protective equipment . Bu
