Gaming sites are still letting streamers profit from hate
1KArs Technica / 54min
Enlarge (credit: MrLonelyWalker | Getty Images) In today's attention economy, platforms are megaphones and audiences are income. Shut off the megaphone and the income goes away. Bad guy go bye-bye. Throughout the last year, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and beyond have reckoned with their social responsibility not to amplify and monetize hate in what has become known as “the great deplatforming.” B
Microsoft launches a cross-platform password autofill feature
75Engadget / 1h
Microsoft has rolled out a big update for its Authenticator app, which gives it the capability to automatically fill log ins with your usernames and passwords. The tech giant has launched a new autofill feature that works across devices and platforms, and it’s bringing it to iOS and Android devices through its Authenticator app. That means you’ll be able to access all the credentials you’ve store
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 proves the time is right for iPhone 13 to get in-screen Touch ID
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple hasn’t tried out in-screen fingerprint tech on an iPhone yet, but Samsung’s latest proves 2021 is the right time.
Save up to £260 in this massive BT broadband and TV deals price crash
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
BT's broadband and TV deals have seen some significant discounts across a number of packages.
How to File Your 2020 Taxes Online for Free in 2021
How-To Geek / 15min
The IRS is now accepting tax returns for tax year 2020, and they’re due by April 15, 2021. Most U.S. residents can file their taxes for free thanks to the IRS Free File Program, but many people still don’t know this. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Mini LED won't overtake OLED TVs – at least, not by itself
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Some of the biggest brands in TVs are betting on Mini LED. But is this new backlight technology for LCD panels everything it’s cracked up to be?
VPN usage is proving a security liability for many businesses
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Picking the right VPN service is a bigger issue than ever before.
Nikon Z7 II: 8 reasons why it's convinced me to finally upgrade from my Nikon DSLR
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
The Nikon Z7 II has convinced this writer that it's the right time to upgrade from your trusty DSLR – here's why.
8 dating apps that are bucking against Tinder's model
Mashable / 53min
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and you, dear reader, are single. After nearly a year of wafting through the waters of pandemic dating, the wormholes of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and all the other mainstay apps — you may be sick of it. Endless scrolling has its cons. The world is theoretically your oyster, but you're also left to wade through your entire region's population. Your thumbs and y
18 deals for getting a head start on spring cleaning
Mashable / 1h
If a deep spring cleaning wasn't on your to-do list this time last year, it almost certainly is now that you're stuck inside for the foreseeable future amid a global pandemic and a relatively harsh winter. We're talking scouring baseboards you haven't looked at in years, vacuuming windowsills, spot-cleaning your sofa, stripping your laundry , mopping that hard-to-reach spot behind your toilet — h
Learn how to draw comic book characters with a $20 training bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Boost your artistic abilities with this Learn to Draw Comic Book Characters Bundle , on sale for 97% off. As of Feb. 6, get the full bundle for only $19.99. There are tons of classes available that will help beginners become solid artists — and this Learn to Draw course bundle is a great option. This collection is focused primarily on illustrating comic books. You'll start with a course o
Snag a pair of Beats Solo Pro headphones for over 45% off
24Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of Feb. 6, get a pair of the highly-rated Beats Solo Pro headphones for only $159.99 — a 46% savings. Whether you need a break from ambient noise at home or some tunes to help you through your next workout, noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones are a godsend. The market is flooded with options, but Beats by Dre tend to be a favorite — and for a limited time, you can snag a pair of Solo P
Start a podcast with the help of this $30 training
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Learn how to be a podcaster with the 2021 Start Your Podcast Bundle , on sale for 97% off. As of Feb. 6, get access to all 23 hours of podcasting content for only $29.99. The best (and worst) thing about podcasts is that anyone can start one. There’s a niche for everyone in the podcasting world — even you. This podcasting training bundle can help you get started. The 2021 Start Your Podcas
Save on a cute rose-covered teddy bear for Valentine's Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of Feb. 6, Homvare Foam Rose Teddy Bears are an additional 15% off, with prices ranging from $42.49 to $63.74 when you use promo code VDAY2021. The only thing that says "happy Valentine's Day" better than roses and a teddy bear? A teddy bear made out of roses. Whether you're celebrating with a special someone or simply treating yourself, this Homvare Foam Rose Teddy Bear combines two cl
16 car mounts on sale this weekend
20Mashable / 1h
The navigation on your phone is super useful, but constantly looking down to look at the map is dangerous. Upgrade your setup and enhance your driving experience with a car mount designed to keep your navigation app closer to eye level. From mounts that attach to your vent to mounts that double as chargers, we've got plenty of options to suit every car and every driver. Plus, they're all on sale
How the United States Lost to Hackers
100+NYT > Technology / 1h
America’s biggest vulnerability in cyberwarfare is hubris.
Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching
100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight.
Old Edge browser is still hanging around in Windows 10 – but not for much longer
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Come April, those who still haven’t made the move to the new version of Edge will be forced to do so.
Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid: a greener Clio that's still fun and functional
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
We get behind the wheel of the self-charging Clio to see if it can deliver on its economical promise.
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Samsung Galaxy S22: what we want to see
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung’s next flagship smartphones are a long way away, but here’s what we want them to include.
As location becomes irrelevant, Greek VCs eye local talent and spread their wings
100+TechCrunch / 5h
According to a recent report on Greece’s startup ecosystem by management consultants Found.ation, venture capital and venture debt have continued to grow in the country, although its angel scene remains low-key. Oddly enough, 2020 was a banner year, with the sale of InstaShop to Delivery Hero valuing the company at $360 million, making it the largest exit for a Greek-founded startup with operatio
This spooky VPN offers everything you need to stream and shop securely
28Mashable / 6h
SAVE 68%: A one-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £3.45 per month as of Feb. 6, saving you 68% on list price. Picture this: an online world without restrictions or blockades, in which you can access all the content regardless of where you are in the world. Sounds good, right? All of this can be yours with a VPN. These security services allow you to bypass pesky restrictions and r
Learn how to invest and trade in cryptocurrency with this online course
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Cryptocurrency Wealth course is on sale for £10.98 as of Feb. 6, saving you 92% on list price. You can’t just jump into the complex cryptocurrency market blindly. It takes time and effort to understand these digital currencies — and this crypto crash course from Theo McArthur is a great place to start. McArthur, who has been working online since the mid-1990s and in trading and investi
Level up your reading experience with this tool for your iPhone and iPad
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Markup iOS Pro Lite is on sale for £36.60 as of Feb. 6, saving you 74% on list price. Despite how far they’ve come in the last decade, iPhones are not ideal reading tools. And before you start arguing, when was the last time you tried to read a full-length article or book completely on your phone? Fortunately, there are tools that make the reading experience on i
The best VPNs for watching the Premier League
Mashable / 6h
We wouldn't go as far as to say that football can solve all of life's problems, but it can help with pretty much everything life throws at you. Feeling down? Watch a live game. Nervous? Catch up on last night's action. Bored? Watch highlights from your favourite match. Whatever your problem, football is the solution. SEE ALSO: The fastest VPNs for browsing, streaming, and shopping securely Fortun
Two new efforts could widen the pool of people investing directly in venture funds
77TechCrunch / 7h
Venture funds have historically counted on several types of investors — or limited partners — for their investing capital. One of these groups is institutional investors — think pension funds, university endowments, hospital systems and the like. Another is corporations. A third bucket centers on wealthy individuals and often their family offices . It’s a fairly small universe, in other words, bu
'Final Fantasy XIV' PS5 beta starts on April 13th
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93Engadget / 8h
More than ten years after its troubled PC and PS3 launch , Final Fantasy XIV is coming to yet another PlayStation console. During a reveal event Friday night, Square-Enix announced an open beta for PS5 will start April 13th. On the new system, the MMORPG will run in 4K resolution, and promises vastly improved performance. It’s already playable in backwards compatibility mode, but the new version
Apple Has Reportedly Hit Pause on Electric Car Talks with Hyundai and Kia
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66Gizmodo / 9h
For Apple fans eagerly waiting for the long-rumored Apple car to become a reality, I have some good news and bad news. The good news: Word is Apple has been chatting with Hyundai and Kia about collaborating on an electric vehicle. The bad news: Those talks have apparently stalled. Read more...
Amazon Fails to Stall Unionization Vote in Alabama
35Gizmodo / 10h
A last-ditch attempt by Amazon to delay a vote on unionization at one of its larger warehouses has failed, paving the way for the first serious effort to organize workers at the tech giant since a failed attempt in Delaware in 2014 . Read more...
Bloomberg: Apple car talks with Hyundai/Kia are 'paused'
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87Engadget / 10h
Ready for another wrinkle in the rumors around Apple’s Project Titan automotive efforts? A report by Bloomberg says that despite (or perhaps because of) all the information leaking out about a possible deal between Apple and Hyundai/Kia , talks have “paused recently.” The unnamed source did back up other reports indicating that Kia’s Georgia plant could serve as a likely manufacturing base for an
Netflix and the Obamas’ Higher Ground have several shows and movies planned
SlashGear / 11h
Higher Ground Productions, the production company launched by Barack and Michelle Obama, has revealed several new TV shows and movies it will bring to Netflix, including fiction and non-fiction works. The two companies previously announced a partnership and a slate of content for the streaming service, including Crip Camp and American Factory. Netflix announced the new projects today, noting that
Six Fashionable Face Masks That Will Add Flair to Any Pandemic Outfit
24Lifehacker / 11h
I don’t know about you, but my masks are getting boring. Perhaps I was still hoping this would all pass quickly, but I didn’t invest in any masks I actually liked. Why waste money on something we’ve soon throw away? Read more...
Las Vegas Airport May Get Renamed For Harry Reid As Pat McCarren Gets Cancelled
27View from the Wing / 11h
Pat McCarran was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Nevada between 1933 and 1954. He was the first U.S. Senator born in Nevada and served as the state's former Chief Justice. He sponsored the 1938 Civil Aeronautics Act which created federal regulation of airline prices and routes (which lasted until the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act). In addition to Las Vegas' McCarren airport there's McCarran Street
Can AI tackle racial inequalities in healthcare?
100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
A study indicates AI can improve knee pain diagnosis of black patients, spotting signs doctors miss.
Fortnite x Fall Guys collaboration teased in game code
SlashGear / 12h
It looks like a Fortnite x Fall Guys collaboration is finally happening, at least based on game code found in one of the most recent Fall Guys update. The data indicates that this won’t be a major crossover in the vein of past Star Wars tie-ins in Fortnite, but it will likely bring some fun new skins featuring popular characters. … Continue reading
Nvidia's $40 billion Arm acquisition under scrutiny by UK and EU regulators
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Nvidia's ARM acquisition is undergoing regulatory review in the UK and EU, a critical moment for the company that could see the terms of their deal changed or even blocked.
Google Cloud wants to help speed up your digital transformation
49TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apigee X leverages Google Cloud's AI, security and networking expertise to help organizations manage APIs.
Researchers Just Looked at Neanderthal Poop to Understand Their Guts
92Gizmodo / 12h
Around 50,000 years ago, a bunch of Neanderthals made a home—and a bathroom — out of what is now a rocky escarpment south of Valencia, Spain. Over the last few years, some of those paleo-poops, the oldest known to come from a human species, have been excavated and analyzed. Now, researchers have caught a glimpse of the… Read more...
Daily Crunch: Myanmar blocks Twitter and Instagram
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Myanmar’s government extends its internet crackdown, Microsoft’s lobbying arm blacklists presidential election objectors and Dublin’s Frontline Ventures raises a new fund. This is your Daily Crunch for February 5, 2021. The big story: Myanmar blocks Twitter and Instagram The military government in Myanmar recently told telecom operators and internet service providers to block access to Facebook .
Microsoft will uninstall its old Edge browser from Windows PCs on April 13th
500+Engadget / 12h
It may have taken Microsoft the better part of a decade to get people off of Internet Explorer , but the company has a more decisive retirement plan for the previous version of its Edge browser. On April 13th , Microsoft will release a cumulative monthly security patch that will remove the legacy version of Edge from Windows 10 computers and install the new Chromium-based one, the company announc
The Impeccably Designed Ostrich Pillow Will Help You Nap Anywhere, Anytime
Futurism / 12h
One of the worst parts of adulting is dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities associated with being alive, especially when all you want to do is cozy up and indulge in a midday catnap . But before you roll your eyes at the thought of adding a nap to your daily routine, research out of Harvard suggests the key to being more productive in the afternoon is an afternoon snooze . Not only is it a
How to Ditch WhatsApp for Good
24Gizmodo / 12h
WhatsApp has been the de facto messaging app in countries around the world for years. But recently, some news about the company’s extremely shady privacy policy changes has prompted many to consider switching to another service. After all, there are tons of choices out there, most of them not owned by Facebook. Read more...
FDA authorizes a unique daytime gadget to treat snoring and sleep apnea
28SlashGear / 12h
The FDA has announced marketing authorization for the eXciteOSA device, a unique gadget that is used during the day to help reduce snoring and sleep apnea at night. Ordinarily, both nighttime issues are treated using devices that the patient wears while asleep. eXciteOSA is different: it’s a device you use during the day to stimulate the tongue muscle. This device … Continue reading
PSA: Google Will Delete Your Play Music Library Before the End of February
100+How-To Geek / 12h
Google terminated its old Play Music service in December 2020, solidifying its commitment to the new YouTube Music platform. But aren’t you forgetting something? Play Music still contains all the files that you uploaded to it, along with songs you purchased from the platform, playlists, and other account data. Now’s your last change to export this data from Play Music before Google deletes everyt
Airspeeder Reveals the World's First Electric Flying "Race Car"
500+How-To Geek / 12h
Do you remember podracing in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace? If you’re like most people, that’s the only part you want to remember. But what if podracing were real? That’s what startup company Airspeeder seems to be asking with its new electric flying “race car,” a vehicle capable of doing 0-62 mph in 2.3 seconds. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Extra Crunch roundup: 500 Startups’ demo day, smart SaaS pricing and much more
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. You never know where a hit will come from, which is why these events capture our attention. Here’s just one exa
Let's Break Down That WandaVision Opening Credits Sequence, Shall We?
300+Gizmodo / 12h
As long as we got each other / We got the world spinnin’ right in our hands - Wanda Maximoff, basically . R
